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RK51 KVZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,734 mi
Last recorded13,734 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 KVZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 11,079 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 11,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 985 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 958 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,456 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 93 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 77 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 82 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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RK51 KVZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RK51 KVZ, 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 RK51 KVZ registered?

RK51 KVZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 KVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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