MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
front tyre showing signs of cracking
Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front and rear tyre pressure low
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W649 VGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 W649 VGJ, 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 W649 VGJ registered?
W649 VGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W649 VGJ safe to buy?
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