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Y312 TGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,944 mi
Last recorded12,944 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 TGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,944 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 12,944 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,869 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,234 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 11,234 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,234 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,476 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2005 8,420 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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Y312 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y312 TGO, 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 Y312 TGO registered?

Y312 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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