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W72 WGN

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,957 mi
Last recorded20,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 WGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,226 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 20,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 3,337 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 3,305 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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W72 WGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W72 WGN, 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 W72 WGN registered?

W72 WGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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