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YX51 EOZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,067 mi
Last recorded28,067 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EOZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 27,641 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 27,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 27,588 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,894 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 26,894 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,951 miles

Nearside Outer Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 17,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 17,881 miles

Centre Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,568 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 16,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,228 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 16,205 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,333 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 14,330 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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 EOZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX51 EOZ, 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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YX51 EOZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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