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GK51 NEY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,883 mi
Last recorded4,883 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NEY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,883 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 4,882 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,576 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 4,167 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,971 miles

flat front and rear tyres

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 NEY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

GK51 NEY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is GK51 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 NEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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