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Y108 WBT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,888 mi
Last recorded36,888 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 WBT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,084 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,810 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,967 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 15,935 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 15,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,788 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 14,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,768 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 13,768 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 1,253 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 1,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 11,478 miles

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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Y108 WBT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y108 WBT, 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 Y108 WBT registered?

Y108 WBT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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