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EO51 XTZ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,800 mi
Last recorded24,800 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,309 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,394 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 19,314 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 19,314 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 17,497 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 16,990 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,275 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 15,275 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XTZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 XTZ, 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 24 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 XTZ registered?

EO51 XTZ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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