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Y218 XFV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,837 mi
Last recorded10,837 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 XFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 10,837 miles

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

Road spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 9,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 9,714 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 8,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 7,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 5,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 5,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 4,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 3,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 3,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 2,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,437 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 2,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 2,106 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 1,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 1,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,559 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 XFV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 Y218 XFV, 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 Y218 XFV registered?

Y218 XFV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y218 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 XFV 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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