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BT51 GBE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,669 mi
Last recorded6,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 GBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2014 6,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 6,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 4,903 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 4,903 miles

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

front tyre on 1mm limit

Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 2,381 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 2,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 1,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 1,472 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2007 863 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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BT51 GBE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT51 GBE, 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 BT51 GBE registered?

BT51 GBE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BT51 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 GBE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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