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WU51 AKY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,999 mi
Last recorded17,999 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 AKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,999 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 17,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 16,789 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front indicator lens missing

rear brake needs adjustment

rear tyre low on tread

slight panel damage

Fail 6 Jan 2012 16,787 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front indicator lens missing

rear brake needs adjustment

rear tyre low on tread

slight panel damage

Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,420 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 13,446 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 11,907 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

regestration plate damaged!

Fail 25 Nov 2008 11,888 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 9,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,135 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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WU51 AKY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU51 AKY, 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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WU51 AKY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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