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W78 KBT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,482 mi
Last recorded17,482 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 KBT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 17,482 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 17,482 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 16,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,273 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 16,273 miles

Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied rear brake lever pivot point snapped (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,357 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 15,340 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 13,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,609 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 13,608 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,039 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2008 12,039 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 8,339 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 8,339 miles

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.

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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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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W78 KBT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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