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X266 MGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,876 mi
Last recorded13,876 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 13,876 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 13,868 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 13,864 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 10,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,813 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 10,813 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,648 miles

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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X266 MGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X266 MGN, 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 X266 MGN registered?

X266 MGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X266 MGN safe to buy?

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