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WX51 KSV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248 mi
Last recorded248 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 248 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 10,725 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 9,005 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,004 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,472 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 7,472 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2007 13,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,737 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 KSV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 KSV, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 KSV registered?

WX51 KSV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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