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VX51 ZRO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,074 mi
Last recorded36,074 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZRO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 36,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 6,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 5,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 5,355 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 5,355 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 3,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 8,797 miles

slight corrosion in foot plate

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,236 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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VX51 ZRO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX51 ZRO, 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 VX51 ZRO registered?

VX51 ZRO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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