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X991 MGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,666 mi
Last recorded15,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 MGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 15,666 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 15,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 15,482 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 14,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 14,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 14,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 14,224 miles

Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,697 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 12,654 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,940 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,940 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,186 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 9,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X991 MGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X991 MGH, 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 X991 MGH registered?

X991 MGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X991 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 MGH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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