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W716 AHG

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

7,816 mi
Last recorded7,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 AHG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 7,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake disc rusty

Front tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2022 7,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake disc rusty

Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2020 7,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 7,807 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 6,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 6,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 6,741 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 6,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Mar 2012 6,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 4,511 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

bodywork damaged o/s & n/s.

noise from rear drive area.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 4,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Oil leak

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

bodywork damaged o/s & n/s.

noise from rear drive area.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,255 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 2,247 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 1,817 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 1,817 miles

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

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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W716 AHG is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W716 AHG, 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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W716 AHG is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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