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WK51 FXO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

20,910 mi
Last recorded20,910 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FXO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 20,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 20,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 20,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,304 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 19,973 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect suspension seized (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,060 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 19,060 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 16,580 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2016 14,578 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 14,578 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,791 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

number plate light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,037 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,363 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wrong size rear tyre.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 9,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wrong size rear tyre.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,113 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,044 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 7,044 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 6,828 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 6,380 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 6,380 miles

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

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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WK51 FXO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 WK51 FXO, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK51 FXO registered?

WK51 FXO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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