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WU51 PXE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,147 mi
Last recorded5,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 PXE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 4,439 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 15,830 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,727 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,727 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,633 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 PXE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 PXE registered?

WU51 PXE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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