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M18 RCP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,072 mi
Last recorded3,072 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 RCP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 3,072 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 2,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 2,909 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 2,806 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,550 miles

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Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 2,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 1,722 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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M18 RCP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M18 RCP, 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 M18 RCP registered?

M18 RCP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is M18 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 RCP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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