MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
rear suspension slightly stiff
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X981 FGP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 X981 FGP, 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 X981 FGP registered?
X981 FGP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2000.
Is X981 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for X981 FGP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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