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X953 NGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

21,142 mi
Last recorded21,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 NGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 21,142 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 18,393 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,393 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,945 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 15,945 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 12,957 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 12,957 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

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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X953 NGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 X953 NGF, 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 X953 NGF registered?

X953 NGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X953 NGF safe to buy?

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