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W791 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,463 mi
Last recorded21,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 21,463 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 20,750 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 19,703 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 17,982 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 17,982 miles

Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

has slight play in front wheel

Fail 14 Oct 2016 16,053 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

has play in front wheel

rear tyre low

Fail 5 Oct 2016 16,036 miles

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

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

has play in front wheel

rear tyre low

tal tal light incorrect stays on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 13,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 12,010 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 7,325 miles

Slight corrosion on footrest panels.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 6,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 6,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 5,877 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 5,121 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 5,121 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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W791 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W791 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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What year was W791 VGT registered?

W791 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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