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Y327 TGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 TGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,491 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,140 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 16,138 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 16,138 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,624 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 11,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 8,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,832 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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Y327 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y327 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 Y327 TGO registered?

Y327 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y327 TGO safe to buy?

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