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X948 NGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,375 mi
Last recorded18,375 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,347 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 18,347 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 17,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,474 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,310 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 17,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat wont lock down

Pass 21 Oct 2006 17,123 miles

Seat wont lock down

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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X948 NGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X948 NGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X948 NGN registered?

X948 NGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X948 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X948 NGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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