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X842 NBH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,233 mi
Last recorded19,233 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 NBH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 19,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,670 miles

FRONT TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 26 Feb 2016 17,670 miles

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

FRONT TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,105 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 14,795 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 14,795 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 13,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 11,733 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 11,053 miles

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

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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X842 NBH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X842 NBH, 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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X842 NBH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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