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X269 FGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,960 mi
Last recorded7,960 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX269 FGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 7,960 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

seat slightly insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2010 7,960 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

seat slightly insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2009 7,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 7,642 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,642 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 7,642 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 May 2006 4,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 4,238 miles

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

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

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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X269 FGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X269 FGT, 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 X269 FGT registered?

X269 FGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 September 2000.

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