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Y108 YUT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,114 mi
Last recorded28,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 YUT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 28,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 26,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 26,493 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 24,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 19,906 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 19,906 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 16,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,562 miles

rear brake noisy

Pass 12 May 2008 15,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,964 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 YUT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

Y108 YUT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y108 YUT safe to buy?

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