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X988 FGP

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,341 mi
Last recorded10,341 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 FGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 10,341 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 10,341 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 10,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,341 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,341 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 10,341 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

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

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 10,341 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 10,341 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 10,341 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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X988 FGP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc 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 X988 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 X988 FGP registered?

X988 FGP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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