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YN51 XUU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,984 mi
Last recorded11,984 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 XUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 11,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 11,980 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 'dead on' legal limit on NS edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 11,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 11,959 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake control (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 10,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 10,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 9,883 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 8,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,781 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 6,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,180 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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YN51 XUU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

YN51 XUU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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