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X709 DDA

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,534 mi
Last recorded19,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 DDA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 19,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 15,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 13,486 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,094 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 12,094 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,716 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 10,716 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,418 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 9,418 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 8,183 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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X709 DDA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X709 DDA, 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 X709 DDA registered?

X709 DDA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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