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X698 HLM

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,342 mi
Last recorded12,342 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 HLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,342 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,808 miles

rear brake only just passed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,791 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 11,791 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2013 11,791 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2013 11,791 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,316 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 11,316 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 6,486 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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X698 HLM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X698 HLM, 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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X698 HLM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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