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OU51 SVJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,078 mi
Last recorded32,078 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 SVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 7,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 6,807 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 6,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 6,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 2,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 2,236 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 2,236 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 2,236 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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OU51 SVJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OU51 SVJ, 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 OU51 SVJ registered?

OU51 SVJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 SVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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