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X176 PGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,110 mi
Last recorded16,110 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 PGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,110 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,671 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 15,671 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 10,490 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Centre Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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X176 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 48cc 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 X176 PGT, 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 X176 PGT registered?

X176 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X176 PGT safe to buy?

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