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X714 PGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,489 mi
Last recorded35,489 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 PGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 35,489 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Rear suspension mountings (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,847 miles

Front wheel arch is corroded

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 32,841 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded Mud Guard (6.2.1b)

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

Front wheel arch is corroded

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,825 miles

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

Front wheel arch has corrosion

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 30,790 miles

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

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

Front wheel arch has corrosion

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,586 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 27,552 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,994 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,883 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,493 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 16,264 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 16,264 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 13,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,207 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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X714 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X714 PGT, 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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X714 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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