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Y147 ACF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,369 mi
Last recorded28,369 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 ACF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,369 miles

F-Mudguard missing

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

H-bar cover slightly insecure

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 28,341 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front mudguard missing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 24,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has been modified

front section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,353 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 May 2011 23,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,607 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 21,607 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,392 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,015 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 14,966 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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Y147 ACF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y147 ACF, 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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Y147 ACF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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