MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened spring and pivot assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear outer brake cable support bracket bolt has been snapped of, during the repair and the jubelee clip will give way in time, snappint the tin bracket off
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
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Y142 OBE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y142 OBE, 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 Y142 OBE registered?
Y142 OBE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2001.
Is Y142 OBE safe to buy?
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