MOT Check for PIAGGIO VESPAs

The PIAGGIO VESPA makes up 353,924 of the overall 865,471 PIAGGIO MOT test results. Select your VESPA model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:118 times
Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose  Occurs:23 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake  Occurs:34 times
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:31 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:648 times
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded  Occurs:13 times
Front Brake disc has excessive run out  Occurs:17 times
Indicator switch defective  Occurs:229 times
Front Front position lamp missing  Occurs:13 times
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Occurs:57 times
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:51 times
Rear Brake cable badly frayed  Occurs:23 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition a Occurs:58 times
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) Occurs:15 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:307 times
Rear wheel spindle securing nut loose  Occurs:56 times
Horn missing  Occurs:16 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) Occurs:31 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:344 times
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected fii Occurs:30 times
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) Occurs:17 times
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:16 times
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) Occurs:67 times
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