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W968 VMX

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

19,397 mi
Last recorded19,397 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 VMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 19,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 19,397 miles

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

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 18,585 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 16,149 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,149 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 1,485 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 1,485 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 14,859 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,859 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,715 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 11,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,647 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 9,647 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,003 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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W968 VMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W968 VMX, 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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W968 VMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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