MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,762 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard broken and mostly missing
front right indicator lens missing
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard broken and mostly missing
front right indicator lens missing
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y149 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y149 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 Y149 DGP registered?
Y149 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2001.
Is Y149 DGP safe to buy?
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