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JDK 51N

1975 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Piaggio Vespa10,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 51N
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,178 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,598 miles

Offside Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 38,383 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,383 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,908 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 35,908 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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JDK 51N is a 1975 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 10,154 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 JDK 51N, 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 51 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDK 51N registered?

JDK 51N is a 1975 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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