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CX51 AXP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,532 mi
Last recorded11,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 AXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,532 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 16 Jun 2010 11,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,501 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 6,501 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 2,701 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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CX51 AXP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX51 AXP, 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 CX51 AXP registered?

CX51 AXP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is CX51 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 AXP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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