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X181 JLU

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,441 mi
Last recorded22,441 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 JLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 22,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 21,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,172 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,730 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,009 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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X181 JLU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X181 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X181 JLU registered?

X181 JLU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X181 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X181 JLU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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