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Y232 APW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,177 mi
Last recorded29,177 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 APW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 29,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 29,067 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 28,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 25,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 23,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,350 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,853 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 13,853 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 11,742 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,742 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 9,080 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,650 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 6,650 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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Y232 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y232 APW, 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 Y232 APW registered?

Y232 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y232 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 APW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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