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Y338 TGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,988 mi
Last recorded18,988 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 TGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 18,988 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,606 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 17,601 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 17,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,281 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 17,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 16,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,575 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,218 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,116 miles

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

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 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y338 TGO registered?

Y338 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y338 TGO safe to buy?

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