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YT51 BXZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,328 mi
Last recorded13,328 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 BXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 13,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 12,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 11,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 10,296 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 9,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,808 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 8,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 8,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 7,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 5,636 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,636 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 4,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 2,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 1,011 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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YT51 BXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YT51 BXZ, 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 YT51 BXZ registered?

YT51 BXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is YT51 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 BXZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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