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YX51 BVC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,615 mi
Last recorded6,615 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 6,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 4,987 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 4,963 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,472 miles

Horn deteriorating but still audible

Pass 20 Apr 2021 4,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 4,341 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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YX51 BVC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YX51 BVC, 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 YX51 BVC registered?

YX51 BVC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YX51 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 BVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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