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X147 MGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,550 mi
Last recorded8,550 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 8,550 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 8,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 8,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 8,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 8,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 6,603 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,017 miles

front tyre side walls have small cracks but not dangerous

Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 4,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 3,811 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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X147 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X147 MGJ, 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 X147 MGJ registered?

X147 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X147 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X147 MGJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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