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GK51 NZZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,968 mi
Last recorded10,968 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NZZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 10,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 10,968 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 9,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 9,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 9,566 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 9,563 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 9,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 9,091 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 9,083 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 9,056 miles

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

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded front caliper binding excessively, restricting free rotation of wheel (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underside of frame excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure seat not attached to bodywork of scooter (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

front suspension movement is slightly stiff [indicating binding pivot]

Pass 3 Nov 2016 8,692 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 8,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 8,181 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 8,181 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 7,712 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,109 miles

Seat mounting insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2013 7,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Seat mounting insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2012 6,706 miles

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

n/s/f indicator cover missing function unaffected

seat hinge broken seat secure

Fail 22 Oct 2012 6,706 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

n/s/f indicator cover missing function unaffected

seat hinge broken seat secure

Pass 20 Nov 2010 5,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 4,594 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 4,594 miles

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

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

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

nearside front indicator glass missing

Pass 13 Jan 2007 3,447 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 NZZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

GK51 NZZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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