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X143 KRX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,872 mi
Last recorded24,872 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 KRX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 24,872 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,255 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,934 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,411 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 15,389 miles

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

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

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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X143 KRX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X143 KRX, 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 X143 KRX registered?

X143 KRX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X143 KRX safe to buy?

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