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242 YUE

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

323 mi
Last recorded323 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 YUE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2017 323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,605 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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242 YUE is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 9,504 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 242 YUE, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 242 YUE registered?

242 YUE is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is 242 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 YUE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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