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GK51 KHE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,917 mi
Last recorded10,917 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 10,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 10,917 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 10,397 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 9,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 9,105 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame completely rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,520 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 Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 8,257 miles

security of seat

Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,957 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 7,957 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 7,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 5,425 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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GK51 KHE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK51 KHE, 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 GK51 KHE registered?

GK51 KHE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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