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GF51 VDX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,495 mi
Last recorded9,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 9,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 9,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 9,103 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2018 9,084 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 9,068 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 8,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 8,447 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 8,447 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 8,008 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 8,008 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 7,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 7,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 6,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 6,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,769 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 5,769 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 4,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,955 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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GF51 VDX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 GF51 VDX, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 VDX registered?

GF51 VDX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is GF51 VDX safe to buy?

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