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Y293 CGF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,076 mi
Last recorded37,076 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 CGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,435 miles

Stop lamp not working front and rear not operational (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly twist grip sticks at full throttle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,834 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure cracked Clutch Cover Broken and missing a piece (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure Number plate broken (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,173 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 29,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 28,894 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,578 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 20,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,216 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 27 May 2008
Fail 27 May 2008

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 15,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,433 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,025 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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Y293 CGF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y293 CGF, 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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Y293 CGF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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