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X288 UGC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,919 mi
Last recorded5,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 UGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 5,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 5,829 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre made 28-2013 (12 years old) Rear tyre made 24-2001 (24 years old)

Fail 21 Jul 2025 5,815 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre made 28-2013 (12 years old) Rear tyre made 24-2001 (24 years old)

Pass 27 Jul 2024 5,685 miles

rear tyre old; 24 years old

Pass 22 Oct 2019 5,670 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 5,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 5,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 5,662 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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X288 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X288 UGC, 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 X288 UGC registered?

X288 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X288 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 UGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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