MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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))
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear 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.
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X298 VHJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X298 VHJ, 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 X298 VHJ registered?
X298 VHJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 December 2000.
Is X298 VHJ safe to buy?
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