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Y272 DGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,231 mi
Last recorded18,231 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 DGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,241 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,231 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,231 miles

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

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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Y272 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y272 DGN, 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 Y272 DGN registered?

Y272 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y272 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y272 DGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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