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Y122 DBY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,693 mi
Last recorded19,693 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 DBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 19,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,256 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,327 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 18,327 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2017 12,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 8,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,436 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 7,436 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2014 6,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 6,006 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 6,006 miles

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,011 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 4,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 3,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,368 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Jun 2008 18,368 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,194 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 10,194 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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Y122 DBY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 Y122 DBY, 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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Y122 DBY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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