MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight cracking in front tyre.
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Slight cracking in front tyre.
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Lower headstock bearings notchy
Upper headbearings notchy
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Lower headstock bearings notchy
Upper headbearings notchy
No lockout on rear brake
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front tyre worn uneven
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
No lockout on rear brake
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Both tyres soft
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front tyre worn uneven
Lower Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
forks covered in
frame covered in bodywork
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear number plate lamp not working
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W849 RHU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W849 RHU, 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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W849 RHU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 2000.
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