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W849 YGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 YGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 18,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 16,425 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,075 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 14,075 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 9,197 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 9,197 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 1,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,287 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 18,286 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 16,329 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 16,329 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 YGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YGJ, 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 W849 YGJ registered?

W849 YGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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