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X499 MGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,275 mi
Last recorded41,275 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,249 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,614 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,223 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,223 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,618 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,640 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,120 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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X499 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X499 MGJ, 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 X499 MGJ registered?

X499 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X499 MGJ safe to buy?

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