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W801 RLJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,925 mi
Last recorded18,925 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 RLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,925 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 18,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,056 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 16,056 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,104 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 15,104 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,414 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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W801 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W801 RLJ, 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 W801 RLJ registered?

W801 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W801 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 RLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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