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W97 VCH

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,200 mi
Last recorded22,200 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 VCH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 22,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,246 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 21,246 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 18,601 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 18,601 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 9,205 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 9,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 6,921 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 6,921 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2007 2,005 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 2,005 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 1,992 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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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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W97 VCH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2000.

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