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Y315 CGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 CGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,120 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 28,120 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 21,201 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,020 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 14,944 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 14,940 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 13,608 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 13,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,792 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 10,792 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,020 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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Y315 CGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y315 CGP, 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 Y315 CGP registered?

Y315 CGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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