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W539 VMX

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,486 mi
Last recorded5,486 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 VMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 5,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 5,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 5,151 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 5,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 4,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 4,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 4,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 4,317 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,217 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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W539 VMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W539 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W539 VMX registered?

W539 VMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W539 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W539 VMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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