MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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X139 VYJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 X139 VYJ, 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 X139 VYJ registered?
X139 VYJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 February 2001.
Is X139 VYJ safe to buy?
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