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TEL 938H

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,647 mi
Last recorded12,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEL 938H
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 12,647 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear brake at limit of reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,647 miles

Rear brake at limit of reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,354 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,054 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 12,054 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,425 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 11,425 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 10,089 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,089 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 6,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,750 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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TEL 938H is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TEL 938H, 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 TEL 938H registered?

TEL 938H is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is TEL 938H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEL 938H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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