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W749 NJK

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,738 mi
Last recorded14,738 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 NJK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre wear. dipping

Fail 11 Aug 2015 14,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre wear. dipping

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,565 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 14,565 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 12,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,148 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 9,142 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,940 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 3,940 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 1,151 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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W749 NJK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W749 NJK, 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 W749 NJK registered?

W749 NJK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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