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W706 WMA

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,637 mi
Last recorded22,637 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 WMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,637 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 21,942 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 21,942 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 20,889 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 15,381 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 13,515 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 13,515 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 May 2010 10,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 10,666 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 2,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 2,498 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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W706 WMA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W706 WMA, 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 W706 WMA registered?

W706 WMA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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