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X359 LLX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 LLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 3 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 3 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020

When engine at idle and handlebars turned fully to right engine speed increases slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,970 miles

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,810 miles

speedometer cable damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,810 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

speedometer cable damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,881 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 15,881 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,213 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,213 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,980 miles

FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF UNEVEN WEAR

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,735 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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X359 LLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X359 LLX, 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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X359 LLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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