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GX51 RYZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,209 mi
Last recorded15,209 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 15,209 miles

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

rear under floor corrided

Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,208 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

rear under floor corrided

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 14,236 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,182 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 13,182 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 11,932 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,024 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 10,024 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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 RYZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYZ, 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 GX51 RYZ registered?

GX51 RYZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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