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W541 YGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,550 mi
Last recorded7,550 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 YGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 7,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 7,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 7,550 miles

NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Fail 4 Jun 2019 7,550 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Pass 11 Aug 2018 7,550 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 7,550 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 7,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

MIRRORS MISSING

Fail 4 Aug 2017 7,550 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

MIRRORS MISSING

Pass 4 Aug 2016 6,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 5,171 miles

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Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,545 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 5,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 3,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 3,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2007 2,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 2,698 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 YGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W541 YGJ registered?

W541 YGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W541 YGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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