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W609 WGC

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,618 mi
Last recorded23,618 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 23,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 23,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 23,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 23,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 23,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,405 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

seat catch broken,secured by strap.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 23,405 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 23,387 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,752 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,585 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 21,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 15,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 15,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,417 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 11,417 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,625 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 8,625 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 6,724 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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W609 WGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W609 WGC, 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 W609 WGC registered?

W609 WGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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