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W998 TTA

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,078 mi
Last recorded20,078 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 TTA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,078 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 20,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,136 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 17,136 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,894 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,894 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 12,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,931 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 6,498 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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W998 TTA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W998 TTA, 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 W998 TTA registered?

W998 TTA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W998 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 TTA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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