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W709 YGH

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,446 mi
Last recorded20,446 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 YGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,446 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,211 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,864 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 15,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,159 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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W709 YGH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W709 YGH, 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 W709 YGH registered?

W709 YGH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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