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X859 ERO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

14,270 mi
Last recorded14,270 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 ERO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 14,270 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Both tyres flat

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

General body work condition very corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,268 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,751 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE LEVER WORN /LOOSE

Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,751 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

N/S/F BRAKE LEVER WORN /LOOSE

Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 11,451 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,678 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 9,678 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,776 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 15,776 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,135 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 14,135 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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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X859 ERO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X859 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 X859 ERO registered?

X859 ERO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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