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WU51 TZZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,409 mi
Last recorded39,409 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 TZZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 38,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Brake lower Banjo (1.1.11 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front steering strut from front wheel up into headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 38,699 miles

Shock absorber likely to become detached Rear shock top mounting bush has corroded and not attached to chassis. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Brake lower Banjo (1.1.11 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front steering strut from front wheel up into headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,154 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 37,154 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear 350-10 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 36,920 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 350-10 Pirelli SL26 worn down to 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,972 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.50-10 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,595 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.50-10 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,034 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 35,034 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,128 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,406 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 28,406 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 24,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 19,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 16,789 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 16,789 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 14,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 11,531 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 TZZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

WU51 TZZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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