MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Road spring corroded Painted over but exposed parts seen to be corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front tyre has uneven tread wear.
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 GYW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 AO51 GYW, 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 AO51 GYW registered?
AO51 GYW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is AO51 GYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO51 GYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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