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Y243 JKX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,431 mi
Last recorded9,431 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 JKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 9,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 9,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 9,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 9,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 9,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 9,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,930 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 6,929 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,081 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 3,986 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 3,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,600 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 3,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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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Y243 JKX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y243 JKX, 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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Y243 JKX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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