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X728 XVF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,777 mi
Last recorded10,777 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 XVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 10,777 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

rear footrests modified for child

Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 10,752 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,082 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,080 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,081 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 10,081 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,644 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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X728 XVF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X728 XVF, 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 X728 XVF registered?

X728 XVF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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