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PK51 BXZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,148 mi
Last recorded18,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 BXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 17,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,010 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 9,010 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 7,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,059 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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PK51 BXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PK51 BXZ, 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 PK51 BXZ registered?

PK51 BXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is PK51 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 BXZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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