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MA51 CFG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 CFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,765 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,765 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,396 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,155 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,155 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,182 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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MA51 CFG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 MA51 CFG, 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 MA51 CFG registered?

MA51 CFG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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