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BV51 FXF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,728 mi
Last recorded42,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FXF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,283 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,538 miles

slight crazing on rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2005 12,325 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 12,324 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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BV51 FXF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV51 FXF, 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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How do I check the history of BV51 FXF?

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What year was BV51 FXF registered?

BV51 FXF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is BV51 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 FXF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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