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X840 VWV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,894 mi
Last recorded26,894 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 VWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,894 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 26,858 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded CHASSIS UNDERNEATH CORRODED (6.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,282 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 17,469 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2013 17,469 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

number plate light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,558 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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X840 VWV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 X840 VWV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X840 VWV registered?

X840 VWV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X840 VWV safe to buy?

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