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X539 XPW

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,879 mi
Last recorded8,879 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 XPW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,879 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 8,879 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 8,879 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,879 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,879 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 8,879 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,879 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 8,528 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,101 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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X539 XPW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X539 XPW, 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 X539 XPW registered?

X539 XPW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X539 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X539 XPW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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