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Y116 FEL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,563 mi
Last recorded7,563 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 FEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 7,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Sep 2010 7,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 7,344 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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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Y116 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y116 FEL, 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 Y116 FEL registered?

Y116 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y116 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 FEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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