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YN51 MLX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,413 mi
Last recorded2,413 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 MLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 2,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 2,377 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 2,377 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 2,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 2,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 2,322 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 2,282 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 2,282 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 May 2013 2,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 2,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 2,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 2,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,979 miles

Unable to see Front brake Pad Condition

Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 1,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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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YN51 MLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YN51 MLX, 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 YN51 MLX registered?

YN51 MLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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