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Y134 RUR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

24,797 mi
Last recorded24,797 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 RUR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,797 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 24,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bodywork on underside (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Engine support linkage (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 24,743 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 24,729 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Hi beam tell tale not working.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,375 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,354 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 20,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 17,787 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,406 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 14,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,361 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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Y134 RUR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 Y134 RUR, 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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Y134 RUR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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