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CN51 ABU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,712 mi
Last recorded24,712 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ABU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 24,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,573 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 23,321 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,304 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,365 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

slight cuts on rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,331 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 15,327 miles

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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CN51 ABU 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 80%.

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 CN51 ABU, 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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CN51 ABU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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