MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Central Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
oil leak
Oil leak
front brake/pads look low
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 TLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 BU51 TLX, 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 BU51 TLX registered?
BU51 TLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2001.
Is BU51 TLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 TLX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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