MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre valve perished
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front mudguard cracked
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front mudguard cracked
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y117 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 Y117 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 Y117 TGN registered?
Y117 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2001.
Is Y117 TGN safe to buy?
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