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W793 BVX

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,889 mi
Last recorded11,889 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 BVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 11,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 11,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 11,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Lightbulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Light bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 11,536 miles

Central stand not closing up properly, spring need to be replaced

Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 9,228 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 9,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 8,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,129 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 8,101 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2006

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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W793 BVX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W793 BVX, 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 W793 BVX registered?

W793 BVX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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