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X975 JOF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,815 mi
Last recorded19,815 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 JOF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 19,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre getting low on tread, perishing and cracking.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 19,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre getting low on tread, perishing and cracking.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 19,502 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Front Tyre wearing low on right hand side of tread.

Throttle response poor. May need adjustment.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,025 miles

Front brake pads look low

Front tyre is starting to perish and crack. Size:100/80-10 53L M/C

Throttle feels stiff in operation

Pass 5 Jan 2016 18,358 miles

Front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,982 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,967 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 11,627 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 11,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,508 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,246 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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X975 JOF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X975 JOF, 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 X975 JOF registered?

X975 JOF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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