MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
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
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)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear no plate taped on
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
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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