MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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W878 VGW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 W878 VGW, 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 W878 VGW registered?
W878 VGW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2000.
Is W878 VGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W878 VGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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