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FJ51 MOF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,084 mi
Last recorded12,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 MOF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,084 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 12,084 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 6,563 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2008 6,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 4,530 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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FJ51 MOF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FJ51 MOF, 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 FJ51 MOF registered?

FJ51 MOF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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