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Y146 TGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,302 mi
Last recorded19,302 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 19,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 19,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,127 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 18,082 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,817 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 16,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,678 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 16,677 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded floor panel (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,750 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 14,557 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 10,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,699 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 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y146 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

Y146 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y146 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y146 TGN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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