MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y243 LMO registered?
Y243 LMO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2001.
Is Y243 LMO safe to buy?
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