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Y304 YAG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,652 mi
Last recorded33,652 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 YAG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,652 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear indicator lens missing

Fail 23 Dec 2016 33,652 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear indicator lens missing

Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,890 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 28,889 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,033 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,604 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 27,604 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,156 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,153 miles

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

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 18,702 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 12,026 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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Y304 YAG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y304 YAG, 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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Y304 YAG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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