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Y266 UGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,446 mi
Last recorded10,446 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 UGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 10,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 2023 9,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 9,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 9,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 9,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,994 miles

Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 9,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,994 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 6,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 4,277 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2011 2,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 2,924 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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Y266 UGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y266 UGK, 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 Y266 UGK registered?

Y266 UGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y266 UGK safe to buy?

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