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Y329 EAY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,508 mi
Last recorded9,508 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 EAY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 9,422 miles

front brake slit binding

Fail 17 Nov 2016 9,422 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

front brake slit binding

Fail 5 Nov 2016 9,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,225 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 9,075 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 9,075 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 8,747 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 8,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,893 miles

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

Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,735 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Oct 2007 6,735 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,540 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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Y329 EAY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y329 EAY, 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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Y329 EAY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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