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Y133 CGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,744 mi
Last recorded30,744 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 CGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 30,744 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 30,702 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement causing rear wheel to be out of line (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,131 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,141 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 29,141 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,545 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 27,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,480 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,319 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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Y133 CGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y133 CGN, 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 Y133 CGN registered?

Y133 CGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y133 CGN safe to buy?

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