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W966 ONJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,873 mi
Last recorded9,873 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 ONJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 9,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 9,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 9,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 9,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 9,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 9,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 9,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 9,385 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 9,385 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 9,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 9,348 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,348 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 9,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 8,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,772 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle slow to release on lock

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 2,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 2,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 1,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 1,533 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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W966 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W966 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 W966 ONJ registered?

W966 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W966 ONJ safe to buy?

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