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W541 AKM

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 AKM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks modified

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front forks have been modified

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension modified but not seriously weakened Front forks (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,300 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 17,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front shock sliding members (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 15,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 15,358 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 13,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 11,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 May 2017 10,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 9,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 9,295 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 9,295 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,258 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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W541 AKM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W541 AKM, 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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W541 AKM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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