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W558 RWS

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

12,755 mi
Last recorded12,755 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 RWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 12,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 12,649 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,649 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded borderline (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 12,649 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded borderline (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,649 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 12,649 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,649 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 12,649 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,649 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 12,649 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 12,649 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 9 May 2009 12,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 12,649 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 10,850 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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W558 RWS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W558 RWS, 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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W558 RWS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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