MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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))
Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nail in rear tyre
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W97 VCH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W97 VCH, 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 W97 VCH registered?
W97 VCH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2000.
Is W97 VCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for W97 VCH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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