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X493 AKW

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,296 mi
Last recorded9,296 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 AKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 9,296 miles

front tyre tread low

Pass 15 Oct 2018 8,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 8,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 7,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 7,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 7,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 3,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 3,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 2,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 2,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 1,983 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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X493 AKW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X493 AKW, 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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How do I check the history of X493 AKW?

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What year was X493 AKW registered?

X493 AKW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X493 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 AKW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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