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GX51 RYC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

17,994 mi
Last recorded17,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 17,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 17,976 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre worn

offside indicator repeater on with lights on

underside welded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,938 miles

front tyre worn

offside indicator repeater operation

underside off scooter welded /repaired

Fail 14 May 2020 17,938 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

offside indicator repeater slightly illuminated

scooter frame welded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,775 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,887 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 15,868 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,953 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2015 14,953 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,028 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,009 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

floor pan badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,194 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,097 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 11,052 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,116 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 7,992 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 6,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,055 miles

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

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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GX51 RYC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX51 RYC, 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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GX51 RYC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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