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EO51 HZC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,545 mi
Last recorded35,545 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HZC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 35,545 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 30,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,885 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,885 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 28,885 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 28,885 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,978 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 24,976 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 22,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,304 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 14,016 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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EO51 HZC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO51 HZC, 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 EO51 HZC registered?

EO51 HZC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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