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SP51 HNY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

8,208 mi
Last recorded8,208 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HNY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 8,208 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 7,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 5,968 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 4,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 2,715 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 1 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,745 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,102 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,962 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 23,951 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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SP51 HNY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SP51 HNY, 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 SP51 HNY registered?

SP51 HNY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is SP51 HNY safe to buy?

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