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555 MU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

763 mi
Last recorded763 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 MU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 763 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 716 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 716 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 649 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 617 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 578 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 578 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 446 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 446 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 345 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 345 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 228 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 185 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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555 MU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 555 MU, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 555 MU registered?

555 MU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is 555 MU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 MU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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