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Y276 UGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,982 mi
Last recorded5,982 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 UGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,982 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 5,982 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

o/s front brake pad is worn very low recomened renewal

unable to view n/s front brake pad recomenened inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2010 5,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 5,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 5,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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Y276 UGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y276 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 Y276 UGK registered?

Y276 UGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y276 UGK safe to buy?

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