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X232 ARP

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,897 mi
Last recorded17,897 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 ARP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,897 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 17,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 14,836 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 12,745 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,745 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 12,745 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre is under-inflated

rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,646 miles

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

rear brake may soon need adjustment

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,894 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,361 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 11,347 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 8,328 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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X232 ARP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X232 ARP, 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 X232 ARP registered?

X232 ARP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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