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A789 GAL

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,865 mi
Last recorded15,865 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA789 GAL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 15,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 13,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 13,076 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust bolt loose and fouling tyre (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2015 12,313 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 12,313 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 May 2014 10,426 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 10,445 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 6,902 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,285 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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A789 GAL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 A789 GAL, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A789 GAL registered?

A789 GAL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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