MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame badly corroded under footboard (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Hi beam warning lamp not working
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Seat hinge broken but seat still secure
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Hi beam warning lamp not working
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Seat hinge broken but seat still secure
seat hinge broken but still secure
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
seat hinge broken but still secure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front brake starting to bind slightly
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Hi beam warning lamp not working
L/H rear winker slightly insecure
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Seat hinge corroded through but seat still secured by lock
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
slight cracking on rear tyre
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 ERK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ERK, 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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What year was WU51 ERK registered?
WU51 ERK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2001.
Is WU51 ERK safe to buy?
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