MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
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))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y247 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y247 DGK, 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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Y247 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2001.
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