MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure drilled out snapped bolt on frame and secure with timesert and new bolt (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
rear brake lever requires adjustment.
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV51 KNU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 BV51 KNU, 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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BV51 KNU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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