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Y384 DRR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,320 mi
Last recorded21,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 DRR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 21,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 20,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 17,047 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,168 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 14,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 9,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,272 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 9,272 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 9,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 9,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,920 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 8,920 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 9 May 2013 8,916 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 8,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,433 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 6,572 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,457 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 4,457 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 May 2007 3,163 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 3,163 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2006 2,544 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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Y384 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y384 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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Y384 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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