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B951 XOW

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,751 mi
Last recorded9,751 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB951 XOW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 9,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 9,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 9,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 9,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 8,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,156 miles

Rear tyre persihing on side walls

Fail 3 Sep 2012 8,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,100 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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B951 XOW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 B951 XOW, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B951 XOW registered?

B951 XOW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is B951 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B951 XOW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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