MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
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)
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)
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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