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X748 JOV

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

13,649 mi
Last recorded13,649 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 JOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 13,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 13,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 12,860 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 11,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 10,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 10,630 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 9,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 8,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 8,098 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 6,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,681 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 6,681 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 6,674 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2010 6,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 27 Nov 2010 6,189 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2009 5,826 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 5,826 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,376 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 5,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 5,149 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 5,146 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

in my opinion this vehicle is dangerous to drive,- Condition of rear tyre.

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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X748 JOV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X748 JOV, 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 X748 JOV registered?

X748 JOV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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