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V423 HLE

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,738 mi
Last recorded30,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 HLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 30,738 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

bodywork very rusty underneath

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

bodywork very rusty underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,413 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 30,413 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,394 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 11,856 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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V423 HLE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V423 HLE, 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 V423 HLE registered?

V423 HLE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V423 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V423 HLE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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