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DX51 YHE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,793 mi
Last recorded44,793 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 YHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 44,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 43,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 28,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,161 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 19,120 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,852 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,692 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,001 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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DX51 YHE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DX51 YHE, 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 DX51 YHE registered?

DX51 YHE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is DX51 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 YHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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