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W717 WGC

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,360 mi
Last recorded46,360 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,360 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 46,360 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 41,930 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,004 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 36,004 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,007 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 32,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,562 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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W717 WGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W717 WGC, 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 W717 WGC registered?

W717 WGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W717 WGC safe to buy?

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