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Y215 TGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,389 mi
Last recorded17,389 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 17,389 miles

Daytime mot, not to be used before sunrise or after sunset or in bad weather and visibility.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front suspension stff operation

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 17,389 miles

Daytime mot, not to be used before sunrise or after sunset or in bad weather and visibility.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front suspension stff operation

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 16,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 15,751 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

nail in rear tyre,tyre has low pressure.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 15,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,679 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 12,679 miles

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 18 Jan 2011 11,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,109 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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Y215 TGN 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 Y215 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 Y215 TGN registered?

Y215 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y215 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 TGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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