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SJ51 FMK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,864 mi
Last recorded10,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 FMK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 10,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 10,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 10,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 10,864 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,805 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 9,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,913 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 8,868 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 8,749 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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SJ51 FMK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SJ51 FMK, 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 SJ51 FMK registered?

SJ51 FMK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is SJ51 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 FMK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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