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Y129 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,403 mi
Last recorded28,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,810 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 22,806 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake is the lesser percentage

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 14,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,166 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 13,165 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

both tyres are underinflated

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 9,057 miles

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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Y129 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y129 DGP, 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 Y129 DGP registered?

Y129 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y129 DGP safe to buy?

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