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X818 CMB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,783 mi
Last recorded17,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 CMB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,481 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,420 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 11,420 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front mudguard broken.

Pass 3 May 2006 7,596 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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X818 CMB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X818 CMB, 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 X818 CMB registered?

X818 CMB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X818 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X818 CMB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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