MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
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
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
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
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)
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!
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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