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Y294 DRR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,115 mi
Last recorded10,115 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 DRR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,668 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 8,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 7,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,127 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 May 2009 7,127 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 May 2008 6,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 6,959 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 6,436 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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Y294 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y294 DRR, 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 Y294 DRR registered?

Y294 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y294 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 DRR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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