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Y299 TGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,712 mi
Last recorded11,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 TGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 11,712 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 11,712 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 10,495 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 10,495 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 10,253 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame leg sheilds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 10,250 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame leg sheilds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 9,857 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 9,857 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,571 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 9,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,186 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 9,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,513 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 11,064 miles

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

Offside Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,108 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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Y299 TGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y299 TGT, 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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Y299 TGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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