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W997 WGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,012 mi
Last recorded22,012 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 WGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,012 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 22,011 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,866 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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W997 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W997 WGT, 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 W997 WGT registered?

W997 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W997 WGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 WGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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