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W654 RLJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,175 mi
Last recorded15,175 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 RLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 14,536 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 13,738 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,738 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 1,281 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 1,281 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 11,936 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,936 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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W654 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W654 RLJ, 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 W654 RLJ registered?

W654 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 August 2000.

Is W654 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W654 RLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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