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Y122 DTO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,609 mi
Last recorded14,609 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 DTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 14,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,608 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 14,608 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 13,033 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 12,219 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,242 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 5,242 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 3,600 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 3,600 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 DTO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DTO, 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 Y122 DTO registered?

Y122 DTO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y122 DTO safe to buy?

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