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WU51 KUK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,672 mi
Last recorded21,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KUK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,590 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 20,567 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 20,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,095 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 17,109 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 11,516 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 11,516 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 KUK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

WU51 KUK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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