MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front tyre underinflated.
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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X261 KET is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 X261 KET, 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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X261 KET is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 January 2001.
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