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W581 VLR

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,414 mi
Last recorded9,414 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 VLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 9,414 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,912 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,893 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 8,891 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W581 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W581 VLR, 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 W581 VLR registered?

W581 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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