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GN51 UNK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,419 mi
Last recorded6,419 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UNK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 3,928 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 3,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 3,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 2,839 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 2,519 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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GN51 UNK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN51 UNK, 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 GN51 UNK registered?

GN51 UNK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 UNK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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