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EO51 YEF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,827 mi
Last recorded32,827 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 YEF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 32,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 31,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,777 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 20,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,244 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 13,209 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 9,161 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 4,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,562 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,546 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 YEF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

EO51 YEF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is EO51 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 YEF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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