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FP51 AOZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,574 mi
Last recorded30,574 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 AOZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,574 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,401 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,166 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 26,166 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,888 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 31 May 2013 19,468 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 19,468 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 17,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,508 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,700 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,111 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 10,111 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear tyre is starting to perish and split.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,602 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

front mudguard broken and slightly insecure.

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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FP51 AOZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP51 AOZ, 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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FP51 AOZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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