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ABM 539B

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

24,839 mi
Last recorded24,839 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 539B
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,839 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 24,839 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 248,396 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,795 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,761 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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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ABM 539B is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 ABM 539B, 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 ABM 539B registered?

ABM 539B is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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