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PO51 BVH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,000 mi
Last recorded14,000 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BVH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 14,000 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 13,159 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 13,159 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 10,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 9,249 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 9,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 8,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 8,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 8,169 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 6,403 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 6,294 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 6,281 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 5,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 3,351 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 3,333 miles

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

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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PO51 BVH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PO51 BVH, 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 PO51 BVH registered?

PO51 BVH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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