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Y243 LMO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,764 mi
Last recorded9,764 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 LMO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 9,764 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 9,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 9,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 8,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 8,455 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 8,444 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 8,293 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 7,186 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 6,899 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,870 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 6,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 LMO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y243 LMO, 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 LMO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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