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Y381 DRR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

822 mi
Last recorded822 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 DRR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 822 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 580 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 538 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 506 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 448 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 389 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 377 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 364 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 319 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 268 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 245 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25 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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Y381 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y381 DRR, 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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How do I check the history of Y381 DRR?

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What year was Y381 DRR registered?

Y381 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y381 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y381 DRR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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