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MX51 YZW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,870 mi
Last recorded11,870 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 118,970 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,699 miles

no main beam warning light

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,373 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,738 miles

brake light only operates from the rear lever.

main beam warning light inop

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,695 miles

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

brake light only operates from rear lever

Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 8,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 8,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 8,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 8,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 3,383 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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MX51 YZW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MX51 YZW, 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 MX51 YZW registered?

MX51 YZW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is MX51 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 YZW shows 14 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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