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X854 ERO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,784 mi
Last recorded20,784 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 ERO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 20,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,467 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,333 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 19,330 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,098 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,200 miles

engine rubber mounts soft

Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,200 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

engine rubber mounts soft

Fail 19 Oct 2007 13,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,310 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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X854 ERO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X854 ERO, 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 X854 ERO registered?

X854 ERO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X854 ERO safe to buy?

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