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EHJ 209P

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,182 mi
Last recorded55,182 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 209P
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,152 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play very slight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,972 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 kgf deflection front drum (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,572 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 54,566 miles

Front Leg shield so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 54,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,668 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,566 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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EHJ 209P is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EHJ 209P, 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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What year was EHJ 209P registered?

EHJ 209P is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is EHJ 209P safe to buy?

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