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V232 LGO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,319 mi
Last recorded19,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 LGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 19,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 17,868 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 17,857 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

centre stand insecure

Pass 3 May 2023 15,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 13,516 miles

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,516 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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V232 LGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V232 LGO, 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 V232 LGO registered?

V232 LGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V232 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V232 LGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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