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Y296 DGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,914 mi
Last recorded13,914 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,914 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 13,912 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Inner Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,609 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,631 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 17,631 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,528 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 12,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y296 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y296 DGK, 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 Y296 DGK registered?

Y296 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y296 DGK safe to buy?

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