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X488 EGP

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,707 mi
Last recorded9,707 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 EGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,707 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 9,707 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,313 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 8,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 7,033 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 7,033 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,033 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 7,033 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 7,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 7,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,033 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 7,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,035 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 7,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,001 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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X488 EGP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X488 EGP, 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 X488 EGP registered?

X488 EGP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X488 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 EGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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