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Y139 HFB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

6,761 mi
Last recorded6,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 HFB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 6,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 6,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 6,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 6,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 6,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 6,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 6,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 5,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 5,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 5,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 5,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,211 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 5,207 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,124 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 3,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 3,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 3,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 3,102 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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Y139 HFB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y139 HFB, 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 Y139 HFB registered?

Y139 HFB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y139 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 HFB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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