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Y143 HFB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,945 mi
Last recorded24,945 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 HFB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2015 24,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,814 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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Y143 HFB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y143 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 Y143 HFB registered?

Y143 HFB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y143 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 HFB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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