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Y114 TGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,586 mi
Last recorded12,586 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 12,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 12,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,579 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,388 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,163 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 10,078 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,553 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 7,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,548 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 5,548 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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))

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 2,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 2,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 2,506 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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Y114 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y114 TGN, 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 Y114 TGN registered?

Y114 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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