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Y219 RUR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,798 mi
Last recorded28,798 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 RUR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 26,898 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,011 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 18,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,859 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 13,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008
Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 4,009 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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Y219 RUR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y219 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 Y219 RUR registered?

Y219 RUR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y219 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 RUR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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