MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Indicator lamp damaged/missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Indicator lamp damaged/missing
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X979 YMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 X979 YMX, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X979 YMX registered?
X979 YMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 December 2000.
Is X979 YMX safe to buy?
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