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OU51 PVJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,767 mi
Last recorded23,767 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 PVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 21,217 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,896 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 17,895 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,692 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 3,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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OU51 PVJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU51 PVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU51 PVJ?

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What year was OU51 PVJ registered?

OU51 PVJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is OU51 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 PVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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