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BU51 TOA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,415 mi
Last recorded1,415 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 TOA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 1,415 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 789 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 198 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,384 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 10,037 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 8,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,481 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,210 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 7,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 5,550 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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BU51 TOA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU51 TOA, 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 BU51 TOA registered?

BU51 TOA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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