MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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)
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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
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)
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
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
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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