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YC51 USZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,127 mi
Last recorded25,127 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 USZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,127 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,552 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,552 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 19,855 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 19,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 18,494 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,420 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 16,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,664 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,664 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 14,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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 USZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 USZ, 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 YC51 USZ registered?

YC51 USZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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