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WA51 NEN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,650 mi
Last recorded19,650 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NEN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,526 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 14,526 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,004 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 12,004 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 9,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,201 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,768 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 6,768 miles

Front Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 6,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 6,641 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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 NEN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

WA51 NEN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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