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Y254 FDV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,027 mi
Last recorded10,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 FDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 10,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 9,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 9,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 9,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 7,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,189 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 4,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 4,565 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2007 4,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,034 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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Y254 FDV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y254 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y254 FDV?

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What year was Y254 FDV registered?

Y254 FDV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y254 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 FDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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