MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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X278 URL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 X278 URL, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X278 URL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 2001.
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