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OV51 OMZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,314 mi
Last recorded14,314 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 OMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,314 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 14,314 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 9,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 9,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,889 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 7,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 3,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 3,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 2,256 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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OV51 OMZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV51 OMZ, 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 OV51 OMZ registered?

OV51 OMZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is OV51 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 OMZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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