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W836 UBY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,734 mi
Last recorded5,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW836 UBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,734 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 5,734 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 3,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 3,734 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 3,734 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 2,747 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 2,126 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 1,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 1,034 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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W836 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W836 UBY, 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 W836 UBY registered?

W836 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W836 UBY safe to buy?

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