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W966 WGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,606 mi
Last recorded17,606 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 WGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,606 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 17,606 miles

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

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))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,766 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 16,765 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,354 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 10,568 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 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc 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 W966 WGT, 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 WGT registered?

W966 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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