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PYY 395D

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

828 mi
Last recorded828 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 395D
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 870 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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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PYY 395D is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 PYY 395D, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYY 395D registered?

PYY 395D is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is PYY 395D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 395D shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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