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W778 WGC

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,993 mi
Last recorded36,993 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,993 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,992 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,933 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,787 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,895 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 26,313 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 26,313 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 25,442 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 May 2010 25,252 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,708 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 21,704 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,305 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,300 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 16,299 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,742 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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W778 WGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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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W778 WGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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