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Y273 XGS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,554 mi
Last recorded16,554 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 XGS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 9,064 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 9,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 5,032 miles

rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2010 5,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2009 1,320 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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Y273 XGS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y273 XGS, 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 Y273 XGS registered?

Y273 XGS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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