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W723 WGO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,996 mi
Last recorded26,996 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 WGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 26,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 26,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,282 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 25,204 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing right (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working right (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,736 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,733 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,277 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 21,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

front indicator lense damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 12,955 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 20 Jun 2008 12,955 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 12,955 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,850 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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W723 WGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W723 WGO, 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 W723 WGO registered?

W723 WGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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