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X792 EGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,992 mi
Last recorded22,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX792 EGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,992 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear brake near end of adjustment

Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,292 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Seat lock missing

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,292 miles

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

Seat lock missing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,992 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 17 Apr 2012 21,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,467 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,840 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,823 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 9,993 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 6,843 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 20 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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X792 EGP 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 X792 EGP, 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 X792 EGP registered?

X792 EGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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