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WX51 KPJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,823 mi
Last recorded27,823 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,823 miles

transmission noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2018 27,768 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play noisey gearbox (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,757 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 27,757 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 26,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 23,288 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,729 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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 slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

holes in bottom panel but not part of the supporting structure

Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,712 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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 slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

holes in bottom panel but not part of the supporting structure

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,230 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,230 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,077 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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WX51 KPJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WX51 KPJ, 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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WX51 KPJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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