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Y274 GWV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,329 mi
Last recorded15,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 GWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,329 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 15,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,253 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 15,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 15,199 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 15,199 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,166 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,056 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 15,056 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,948 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,948 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,832 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 14,832 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,647 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,387 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 13,387 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,267 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 13,267 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,146 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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Y274 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y274 GWV, 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 Y274 GWV registered?

Y274 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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