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W243 PRG

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,618 mi
Last recorded19,618 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 PRG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 19,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,657 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 18,637 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

battery loose

rear tyer flat

Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,509 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,509 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

kickstart missing

numberplate light does not illuminate

Fail 16 Jun 2012 17,509 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,150 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 17,150 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear engine mounting bushes worn excessivly

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,692 miles

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

rear no plate taped on

Fail 12 Jul 2008 13,670 miles

Front 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))

rear no plate taped on

Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,303 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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W243 PRG is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W243 PRG, 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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W243 PRG is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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