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J6 JAE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,638 mi
Last recorded13,638 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 JAE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 13,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 13,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 13,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 12,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 11,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 11,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,281 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,281 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,176 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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J6 JAE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J6 JAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J6 JAE?

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What year was J6 JAE registered?

J6 JAE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is J6 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 JAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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