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W677 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

776 mi
Last recorded776 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW677 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Cannot see brake fluid level, lens discoloured. Will check after test

Pass 24 Feb 2022 776 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 776 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe under seat (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,222 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,202 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 18,520 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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W677 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W677 VGT, 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 W677 VGT registered?

W677 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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