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W638 VFM

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,609 mi
Last recorded15,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 VFM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 15,609 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 14,043 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 13,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 12,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 9,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 7,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 4,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 2,947 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 2,947 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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W638 VFM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W638 VFM, 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 W638 VFM registered?

W638 VFM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W638 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W638 VFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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