MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
one of two exhaust bolts is missing
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
one of two exhaust bolts is missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X284 MGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 X284 MGN, 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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X284 MGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 2001.
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