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X653 EGN

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,755 mi
Last recorded7,755 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 EGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 5,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 4,850 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 3,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 2,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 1,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 940 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 940 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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X653 EGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X653 EGN, 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 X653 EGN registered?

X653 EGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X653 EGN safe to buy?

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