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WA51 GXV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,943 mi
Last recorded22,943 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 GXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 22,943 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 22,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 22,912 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 22,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,542 miles

Front Tyre Old 2009 date

Rear Brake Light Dull But Working

Fail 5 Apr 2019 22,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre Old 2009 date

Rear Brake Light Dull But Working

Pass 27 May 2017 22,024 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 22,024 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,534 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,060 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 21,060 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 21,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

rear tyre perrished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

reat tyre starting to perish on the sidewalls.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,651 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 19,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,081 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 14,081 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,193 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear panel lose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,763 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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WA51 GXV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WA51 GXV, 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 WA51 GXV registered?

WA51 GXV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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