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Y211 RUR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,244 mi
Last recorded15,244 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 RUR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 15,244 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 15,244 miles

Position lamp not working Side Light Not Working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear Damper Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 15,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 15,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 15,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 14,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,792 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 13,792 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 13,632 miles

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

Rear tyre worn in centre to 2mm.

Pass 22 May 2013 13,386 miles

Tyre showing perishing in the tread.

Pass 11 May 2012 13,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,699 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 12,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 10,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,557 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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Y211 RUR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y211 RUR, 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 Y211 RUR registered?

Y211 RUR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y211 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y211 RUR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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