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X972 KLY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,154 mi
Last recorded22,154 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 KLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,154 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 22,154 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 19,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,437 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 9,436 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,171 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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X972 KLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X972 KLY, 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 X972 KLY registered?

X972 KLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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