MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,534 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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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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X261 FGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 October 2000.
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