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PHU 579R

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 579R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 3 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 45,382 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,365 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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PHU 579R is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 PHU 579R, 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

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What year was PHU 579R registered?

PHU 579R is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is PHU 579R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 579R shows 3 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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