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X974 NGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

18,152 mi
Last recorded18,152 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 NGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 18,152 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Lower Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,366 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 16,366 miles

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,090 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 14,090 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 11,950 miles

Centre Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 11,950 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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X974 NGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red 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 X974 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 X974 NGF registered?

X974 NGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X974 NGF safe to buy?

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