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W961 ONJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,519 mi
Last recorded1,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 ONJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 1,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 1,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 1,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 1,519 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 1,519 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 1,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 1,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 1,519 miles

Front brake creeps under load

Front tyre has low pressure

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 1,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 1,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) Hub (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 1,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 1,519 miles

Both front and rear shock springs corroded

Frame and exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 1,519 miles

indicator tele tales not working

Pass 5 Aug 2010 1,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 1,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,519 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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W961 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W961 ONJ, 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 W961 ONJ registered?

W961 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W961 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 ONJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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