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AE51 VCX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

9,152 mi
Last recorded9,152 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 9,152 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 9,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 9,120 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 8,872 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 8,722 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 8,644 miles

Slight corossion to scooter undertray but not structural

Fail 16 Sep 2021 8,644 miles

Slight corossion to scooter undertray but not structural

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 8,510 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 8,510 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 8,234 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 8,234 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 8,032 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 8,032 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 7,784 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 7,781 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake component fitted incorect and is causing friction between disk and calliper

Pass 12 Oct 2016 7,619 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 7,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,335 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 7,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 7,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,987 miles

Rear tyre 2mm at time of test.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,665 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 4,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 4,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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AE51 VCX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AE51 VCX, 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 AE51 VCX registered?

AE51 VCX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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