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2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,845 mi
Last recorded34,845 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 URL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 34,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 31,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 28,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 21,130 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 21,130 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,881 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 19,881 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,037 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,818 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 14,818 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 14,556 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,148 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 13,148 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,053 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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X279 URL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X279 URL, 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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X279 URL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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