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X261 FGO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

11,534 mi
Last recorded11,534 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 11,534 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective steering stop inafective and mudgaurd contacts front panel on left hand lock (2.1.3 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp has no visable beam patern

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose slightly loose fuel hose clip missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery is insecure and terminals are not fitted correctly

Fail 3 Jan 2019 11,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective when turned to the left (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess Perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak from top of engine

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 10,444 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 9,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 9,219 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 9,176 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 8,475 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 8,475 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 7,761 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 7,761 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2013 6,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 5,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 5,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,784 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 5,784 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 4,785 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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X261 FGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X261 FGO, 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 X261 FGO registered?

X261 FGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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