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WA51 UYP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,805 mi
Last recorded16,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 16,805 miles

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

exhaust blow

Pass 21 May 2020 14,616 miles

Front forks sticky

Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 14,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 14,616 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured both (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect smaller than std (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised bearing breaking up? (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,616 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 14,616 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,616 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,465 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 9,898 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,541 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 UYP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA51 UYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 UYP registered?

WA51 UYP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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