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A9 VPX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,275 mi
Last recorded32,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 32,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,943 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 31,731 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 30,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 29,838 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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A9 VPX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A9 VPX, 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 A9 VPX registered?

A9 VPX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is A9 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 VPX 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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