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X284 MGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,631 mi
Last recorded46,631 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 46,631 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 18 May 2013 46,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2012 42,575 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 May 2012 42,575 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,354 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 37,354 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2010 33,491 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 May 2010 33,491 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,552 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2009 29,552 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Fail 31 May 2008 25,282 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,037 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 20,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,055 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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X284 MGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X284 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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X284 MGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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