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X857 HRK

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,477 mi
Last recorded35,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 HRK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 35,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 35,477 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,621 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 34,621 miles

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,068 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 30,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 29,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 29,368 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,355 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear brake needs adjustment

Rear brake needs adjustment

Fail 6 Jun 2017 29,274 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,483 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,954 miles

Registration plate light is not working

Pass 21 Jan 2014 21,848 miles

Registration bulb missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,204 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,792 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 6,792 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 3,580 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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X857 HRK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X857 HRK, 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 X857 HRK registered?

X857 HRK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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