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RX51 UXK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

7,200 mi
Last recorded7,200 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 UXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 7,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 7,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 7,113 miles

corossion to underneath of foot panel

Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 7,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 7,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 7,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015
Fail 23 Jul 2015

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 6,623 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 6,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 5,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,708 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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RX51 UXK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX51 UXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 UXK registered?

RX51 UXK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RX51 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 UXK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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