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Y338 FEL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

12,012 mi
Last recorded12,012 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 FEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 12,012 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 9,944 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 9,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 7,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 4,353 miles

Front slightly reduced damping to shock

Pass 20 Aug 2016 4,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 4,085 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 4,085 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 4,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 3,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 3,399 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,141 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 2,141 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,966 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 1 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 10,462 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,373 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,373 miles

Offside Outer Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,956 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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Y338 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y338 FEL, 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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Y338 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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