MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X501 CTA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 X501 CTA, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X501 CTA registered?
X501 CTA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2000.
Is X501 CTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X501 CTA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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