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RK51 SHZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,195 mi
Last recorded12,195 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 12,195 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 12,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 12,065 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 11,663 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 11,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 11,152 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 10,736 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 10,530 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 10,530 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 9,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 9,345 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 1,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 7,530 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 7,530 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 6,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,049 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 6,049 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 4,828 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 4,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 4,828 miles

Front Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 4,828 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 SHZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK51 SHZ, 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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RK51 SHZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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