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GX51 TXK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,408 mi
Last recorded7,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 7,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 5,569 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 3,265 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 1,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 1,479 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 579 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 535 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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GX51 TXK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX51 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

GX51 TXK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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