MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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W556 XGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W556 XGN, 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 W556 XGN registered?
W556 XGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2000.
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