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DK51 JGV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,225 mi
Last recorded1,225 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 JGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 1,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 1,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 7,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 4,993 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 4,993 miles

Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 4,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 4,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,673 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 4,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,035 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 3,687 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 3,687 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 3,123 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 May 2013 3,123 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 2,541 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 1,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 676 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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DK51 JGV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

DK51 JGV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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