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WU51 AOJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,011 mi
Last recorded25,011 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 AOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 25,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,564 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 22,564 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,562 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

fuel pipe cracking slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2013 22,562 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

fuel pipe cracking slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,228 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 21,202 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,836 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,089 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 17,089 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,410 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Oct 2009 14,410 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

possible partial seperation front pads not able to see fully

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,468 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in front tyre

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 6,945 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 AOJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AOJ, 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 AOJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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