MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyre worn unevenly
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front tyre worn unevenly
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X257 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 X257 UGC, 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 X257 UGC registered?
X257 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 February 2001.
Is X257 UGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for X257 UGC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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