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W849 RHU

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,668 mi
Last recorded17,668 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 RHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 17,668 miles

Slight cracking in front tyre.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 17,668 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Slight cracking in front tyre.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,536 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,230 miles

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

Lower headstock bearings notchy

Upper headbearings notchy

Fail 2 Aug 2018 17,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,946 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,056 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,487 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 15,487 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))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,883 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,109 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 12,860 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,860 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,119 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2009 11,119 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,589 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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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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