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XYY 428F

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYY 428F
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013
Fail 6 Aug 2013

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012
Pass 10 Aug 2011
Fail 2 Aug 2011

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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XYY 428F is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 9,504 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 XYY 428F, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XYY 428F is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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