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W698 ULF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,469 mi
Last recorded12,469 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 ULF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 12,469 miles

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

Speedo cable broken

Pass 26 May 2015 12,469 miles

Main frame rusting

Rear brake nearing end of useable range

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2015 12,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Main frame rusting

Rear brake nearing end of useable range

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 12,469 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,469 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 12,469 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,469 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,282 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,495 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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W698 ULF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc 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 W698 ULF, 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 W698 ULF registered?

W698 ULF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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