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W778 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,066 mi
Last recorded26,066 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,066 miles

Front caliper enclosed

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Horn button intrmittant but ok at time of test

Rear tyre soft

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,035 miles

Both tyres soft

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Horn intermittant but ok at time of test

Stop light intermittant on off side switch but ok at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,324 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,426 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

frame covered in bodywork

Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,809 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 1,809 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,583 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

frame covered by body work

Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,077 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

frame covered by body work

Fail 23 Jul 2007 15,077 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

frame covered by body work

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,052 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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W778 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W778 VGT, 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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W778 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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