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WA51 TUU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,683 mi
Last recorded8,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 TUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 8,683 miles

Front tyre has a crack around the side wall but no cords exposed

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 8,361 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride battery insecure no locking device fitted (6.2.1h)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame rusted through next to offside engine mount (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,148 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated and is blowing (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 8,416 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated and is blowing (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,861 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,811 miles

Brake light dim

Fail 20 Jun 2014 7,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake light dim

Pass 31 May 2013 6,373 miles

Battery cover missing

Fail 30 May 2013 6,373 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Battery cover missing

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

Rear tyre worn on side walls

Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,266 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 5,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 5,107 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 5,107 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,090 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 5,090 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 4,761 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 4,761 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2006 4,277 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 3,883 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TUU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

WA51 TUU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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