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YC51 DLO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,723 mi
Last recorded21,723 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 DLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,723 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 21,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,542 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 20,526 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,254 miles

centre stand in pooor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,530 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,453 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 9,453 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 6,144 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 6,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 2,444 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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YC51 DLO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC51 DLO, 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 YC51 DLO registered?

YC51 DLO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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