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JJZ 6496

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,848 mi
Last recorded7,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 6496
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,904 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jul 2010 6,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 6,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,237 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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JJZ 6496 is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JJZ 6496, 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

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What year was JJZ 6496 registered?

JJZ 6496 is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is JJZ 6496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 6496 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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