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PO51 UNP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,012 mi
Last recorded9,012 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 UNP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 9,012 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 9,012 miles

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

Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 6,749 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 6,749 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly sticking (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly sticking (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Slight bind on front brake.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 5,833 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,503 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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PO51 UNP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PO51 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

PO51 UNP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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