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Y301 HGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,805 mi
Last recorded18,805 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 HGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 15,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 13,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,825 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 11,825 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,336 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007
Fail 1 Oct 2007 8,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,924 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 6,959 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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Y301 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y301 HGH, 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 Y301 HGH registered?

Y301 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y301 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 HGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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