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YJ51 MFO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,879 mi
Last recorded25,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 MFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,310 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 21,310 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,844 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front suspension arm corroded

high beam warning light inop

rear light lens cracked

Fail 28 May 2008 18,831 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front suspension arm corroded

high beam warning light inop

rear light lens cracked

rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,495 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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YJ51 MFO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ51 MFO, 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 YJ51 MFO registered?

YJ51 MFO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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