MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Dual seat hinge mounting secure but does not lock/latch in closed position.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX51 VTE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 EX51 VTE, 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 EX51 VTE registered?
EX51 VTE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is EX51 VTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX51 VTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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