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X897 HAE

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,858 mi
Last recorded14,858 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 HAE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 14,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 14,749 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Mirror rack restricting movement of handle bar assembly, remove rack (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,552 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

cut in rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,321 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,125 miles

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

Tube in rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2009 12,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Tube in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,384 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,383 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,209 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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X897 HAE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X897 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X897 HAE registered?

X897 HAE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X897 HAE safe to buy?

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