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Y127 FEL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,636 mi
Last recorded23,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 FEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,636 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,745 miles

Engine mountings very worn

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,485 miles

freeplay in front wheel bearing

nearside rear light lens damaged

not able to see front brake pads thickness

Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,483 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

freeplay in front wheel bearing

nearside rear light lens damaged

not able to see front brake pads thickness

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,539 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyre just legal

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,449 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,407 miles

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.

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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Y127 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y127 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 Y127 FEL registered?

Y127 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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