MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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))
Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear hugger loose
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
airbox loose
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
airbox loose
rear hugger loose
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
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))
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
low air presure in rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W989 ULY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W989 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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W989 ULY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2000.
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