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X274 KET

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,905 mi
Last recorded14,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 KET
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 14,905 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 14,870 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 14,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 13,212 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 12,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 11,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 11,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 9,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 8,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 15,020 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 14,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,151 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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X274 KET is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X274 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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What year was X274 KET registered?

X274 KET is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X274 KET safe to buy?

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