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W971 ULP

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,383 mi
Last recorded18,383 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 ULP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 13,248 miles

as previous advisory sheet dated 26/05/2006, test number 491806346133

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 May 2006 13,248 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp dip/main beams operate backwards. main beam warning light on when dip beam is on.

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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W971 ULP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W971 ULP, 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 W971 ULP registered?

W971 ULP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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