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DX51 YWH

2001 Piaggio Ape

Orange Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,706 mi
Last recorded1,706 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape2,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 YWH
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 1,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ddep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2024 1,706 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ddep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 1,705 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front headlamp beam patterns on limit.

front washer motor showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 1,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 1,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 1,631 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 1,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 1,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 1,587 miles

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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DX51 YWH is a 2001 Piaggio Ape in Orange with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 2,045 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 YWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX51 YWH registered?

DX51 YWH is a 2001 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DX51 YWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 YWH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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