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W982 ULY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,695 mi
Last recorded5,695 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 ULY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 5,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 5,203 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 5,203 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,195 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 5,195 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 2,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 2,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 2,238 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,151 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 1,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,968 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 1,968 miles

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

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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W982 ULY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W982 ULY, 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 W982 ULY registered?

W982 ULY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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