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BT51 GHK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,418 mi
Last recorded18,418 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 GHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 18,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 18,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 17,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,259 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,548 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 10,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,640 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 GHK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 BT51 GHK, 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 24 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 GHK registered?

BT51 GHK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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