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W781 XUR

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,623 mi
Last recorded31,623 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 XUR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 11,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,407 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 25,304 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 17,003 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 14,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,025 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 12,363 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,863 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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W781 XUR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W781 XUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W781 XUR registered?

W781 XUR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W781 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 XUR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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