MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear wheel hugger insucure
Gear bearing rough
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X481 MGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 X481 MGJ, 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 X481 MGJ registered?
X481 MGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 February 2001.
Is X481 MGJ safe to buy?
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