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Y292 YDL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,270 mi
Last recorded21,270 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 YDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,270 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 20,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 19,654 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 19,654 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 18,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 18,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 16,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 16,149 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 14,167 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,393 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 11,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,347 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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Y292 YDL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y292 YDL, 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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Y292 YDL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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