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DK51 KGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

24,058 mi
Last recorded24,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 KGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 24,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 24,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 23,572 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 23,329 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,837 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 21,827 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,504 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 20,504 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,226 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 19,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,702 miles

Engine mounting rear suspension bush worn

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 17,702 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Engine mounting rear suspension bush worn

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

oil leek

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,462 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 14,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,678 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,172 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2011 9,125 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 8,533 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 3,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,051 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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DK51 KGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DK51 KGN, 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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DK51 KGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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