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W852 WGN

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,769 mi
Last recorded24,769 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 WGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 24,769 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 24,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 23,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 19,847 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,832 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 19,832 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,571 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 17,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,375 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,558 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,697 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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W852 WGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W852 WGN, 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 W852 WGN registered?

W852 WGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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