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X399 VPU

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,415 mi
Last recorded25,415 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 VPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,415 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 25,402 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 22,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,611 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,611 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 20,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,463 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,463 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,580 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 18,580 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,797 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,017 miles

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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X399 VPU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X399 VPU, 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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X399 VPU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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