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PK51 CVC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,700 mi
Last recorded24,700 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 CVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 24,700 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 24,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,414 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 22,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp not working, unable to test. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front suspension doesn't return correctly. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Brake light stays on after releasing each brake lever. front and rear. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front Tyre showing small cracks, not yet excessive.

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly Front brake lever does not return correctly, however it is not excessive. (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 20,059 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,166 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 9,147 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,177 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 7,177 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 5,688 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,847 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,330 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 CVC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PK51 CVC, 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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PK51 CVC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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