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M51 SCH

1994 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,634 mi
Last recorded34,634 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Vespa13,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 SCH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 34,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 34,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 34,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

High beam indicator not working

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 33,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 32,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 3,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 1,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 15,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,855 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 12,353 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 12,339 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,085 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Indicators and horn barely adequate

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,085 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Indicators and horn barely adequate

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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M51 SCH is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,304 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 M51 SCH, 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 32 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M51 SCH is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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