MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly component loose Movement in front wheel AND front fork (2.3.1)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Floor corroded by previous repair (6.1.1a)
Rear wheel insecure Play in rear wheel area (4.2.3b)
Tyre has ply or cord exposed Front tyre cracked between treads and worn uneven (4.1.2a(iii)
Throttle operating incorrectly Excess revs upon start up (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Fluid and oil underneath scooter
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X97 VRL is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 X97 VRL, 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 X97 VRL registered?
X97 VRL is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 September 2000.
Is X97 VRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for X97 VRL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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