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YN51 WLU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,600 mi
Last recorded15,600 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 WLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 15,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,406 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 15,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,934 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 11,682 miles

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

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 WLU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN51 WLU, 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 YN51 WLU registered?

YN51 WLU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 WLU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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