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EO51 XGL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,611 mi
Last recorded32,611 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XGL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 32,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 32,298 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 30,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 30,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,665 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 29,665 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,180 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 90,641 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 XGL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EO51 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

EO51 XGL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is EO51 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 XGL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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