MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front mudguard damaged and can restrict front wheel rotation
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NK51 PKU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 NK51 PKU, 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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NK51 PKU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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