MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front All position lamps not working front side light (4.2.1 (a))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear All position lamps not working rear light (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied rear brake lever pivot point snapped (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster screw missing (4.1.2 (a))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W78 KBT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W78 KBT, 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 W78 KBT registered?
W78 KBT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 June 2000.
Is W78 KBT safe to buy?
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