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GFB 604W

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,996 mi
Last recorded39,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 604W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 39,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 39,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 39,517 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 39,517 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,920 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,018 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,010 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,468 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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GFB 604W is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GFB 604W, 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 GFB 604W registered?

GFB 604W is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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