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W887 VLO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,026 mi
Last recorded20,026 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW887 VLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,026 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 19,004 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,554 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 16,500 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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,404 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,404 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,451 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 13,447 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 12,898 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 12,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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W887 VLO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W887 VLO, 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 W887 VLO registered?

W887 VLO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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