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OU51 VRT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,715 mi
Last recorded15,715 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VRT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,715 miles

Nearside MIRROR HEAD LOOSE BUT SECURE

Front SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,924 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 14,882 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 14,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 14,138 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 12,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,068 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,194 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 10,194 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

rear tyre on limit

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 VRT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

OU51 VRT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is OU51 VRT safe to buy?

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