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C571 VMX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC571 VMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,110 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 79,110 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,244 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 77,244 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,400 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 72,832 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,715 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2011 63,362 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 63,362 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,505 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,608 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 45,114 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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C571 VMX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C571 VMX, 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 C571 VMX registered?

C571 VMX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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