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Y146 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,312 mi
Last recorded22,312 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 22,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,151 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 21,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,190 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,265 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,397 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,813 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,813 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 10,600 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 10,600 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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Y146 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 Y146 DGP, 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 Y146 DGP registered?

Y146 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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