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DK51 GKV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,017 mi
Last recorded46,017 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 GKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 46,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 45,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,484 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,480 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 43,624 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,254 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,644 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 40,138 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 40,138 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,998 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 43,610 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2013 43,610 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,342 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 43,342 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,399 miles

Rear brake drum has slight run out

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,063 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 29,063 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,773 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,587 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DK51 GKV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DK51 GKV, 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 DK51 GKV registered?

DK51 GKV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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