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Y246 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,315 mi
Last recorded23,315 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,315 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 23,293 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 22,713 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 22,169 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake lever operation (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,669 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 19,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,548 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Oct 2010 14,732 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,732 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 14,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,434 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 6,242 miles

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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Y246 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y246 DGP, 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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Y246 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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