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W242 RNF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,948 mi
Last recorded10,948 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RNF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,948 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 10,740 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,003 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 10,003 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 7,473 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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W242 RNF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W242 RNF, 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 W242 RNF registered?

W242 RNF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W242 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 RNF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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