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WOT 706H

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,393 mi
Last recorded1,393 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOT 706H
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,393 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 1,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 1,230 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 988 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 988 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 885 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 885 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 391 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 391 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 1 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 1 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 1 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 1 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 1 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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WOT 706H is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 WOT 706H, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOT 706H registered?

WOT 706H is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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