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FE51 URP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,918 mi
Last recorded16,918 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 URP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 16,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 15,247 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear slight oil leak to back of engine area/rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2023 15,209 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Slight oil leak around o/s/r of underside of engine and around exhaust

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 130,850 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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FE51 URP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE51 URP, 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 FE51 URP registered?

FE51 URP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 URP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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