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V495 GLF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,531 mi
Last recorded18,531 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 GLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 18,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 18,531 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 17,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 17,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,267 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 16,204 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 16,118 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 May 2014 16,118 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 15,755 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 15,755 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 15,162 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,345 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 10,187 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 10,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,865 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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V495 GLF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V495 GLF, 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 V495 GLF registered?

V495 GLF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V495 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 GLF shows 28 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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