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X741 ORH

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,146 mi
Last recorded10,146 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 ORH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 10,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 10,039 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 9,674 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 9,083 miles

Central Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 9,078 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake light switch sticking on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 9,022 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 9,021 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 8,219 miles

slight bind detected when front wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 8,219 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

slight bind detected when front wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 8,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

machines battery output low which affects all lights at low engine speed

slight bind detected when front wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT.

Fail 21 May 2009 8,219 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 8,219 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,219 miles

Head Gasket Shows Signs Of Slight Weaping

Spare Tyre Near Legal Limits

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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X741 ORH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc 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 X741 ORH, 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 X741 ORH registered?

X741 ORH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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