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X979 YMX

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,034 mi
Last recorded35,034 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 YMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,034 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 35,034 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator lamp damaged/missing

Fail 18 Jul 2019 26,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator lamp damaged/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 22,081 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 22,081 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,179 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,214 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 13,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 11,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 11,936 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 10,285 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,285 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 8,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 7,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,873 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 6,873 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 5,497 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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X979 YMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X979 YMX, 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 X979 YMX registered?

X979 YMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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