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WX51 KSK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,064 mi
Last recorded26,064 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KSK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 26,048 miles

Front Stop lamp not working stop lamp dosent illuminate when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,454 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 May 2016 25,265 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,656 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 May 2014 21,574 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 May 2013 19,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,107 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 16,921 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,179 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,952 miles

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

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

rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 5,417 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 5,417 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 1,189 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 KSK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KSK, 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 KSK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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