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Y218 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,554 mi
Last recorded12,554 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 12,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,408 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 12,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 11,945 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 11,945 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,763 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 11,763 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 10,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 10,634 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front screws on the seat slightly loose and lock missing on rear

Pass 10 Mar 2012 10,060 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 10,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front brake has slight binding

Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 9,499 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

REG PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 8,610 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 5,837 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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Y218 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y218 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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Y218 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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