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X501 CTA

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,726 mi
Last recorded16,726 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 CTA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,726 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 16,725 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 16,513 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,224 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 11,224 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 7,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 6,434 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 6,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 6,207 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 6,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,078 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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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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