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X295 DDN

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 DDN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016
Fail 18 Jun 2016

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,999 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

at present the head lamp image is slanting uphill to the right this may be an issue when the height is adjusted

head lamp had tape on to flattern beam pattern

oil present around rear of engine/gearbox casing does not appear to be coming from shockabsorber

same milage as when presented for initial test

Fail 8 Sep 2014 29,999 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

at present the head lamp image is slanting uphill to the right this may be an issue when the height is adjusted

oil present around rear of engine/gearbox casing does not appear to be coming from shockabsorber

Fail 30 Apr 2011 29,999 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,999 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 19,999 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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X295 DDN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X295 DDN, 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 X295 DDN registered?

X295 DDN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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