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MU51 EHX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,245 mi
Last recorded9,245 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EHX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,683 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 16,025 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 16,025 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 12,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 21,041 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,007 miles

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,491 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 19,491 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006
Fail 7 Jun 2006 16,435 miles

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

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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MU51 EHX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MU51 EHX, 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 MU51 EHX registered?

MU51 EHX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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