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Y237 DGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,707 mi
Last recorded29,707 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 DGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,707 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 28,866 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GAURD (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,250 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 27,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 24,608 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 22,173 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,397 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 20,397 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,073 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 18,073 miles

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

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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Y237 DGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y237 DGT, 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 Y237 DGT registered?

Y237 DGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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