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X547 PLD

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,497 mi
Last recorded20,497 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 PLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 20,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,991 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 19,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,853 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 19,853 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,837 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 19,837 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2011 18,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,405 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,595 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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X547 PLD is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X547 PLD, 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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X547 PLD is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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