MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RK51 SHZ registered?
RK51 SHZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 November 2001.
Is RK51 SHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK51 SHZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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