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Y389 TGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,893 mi
Last recorded11,893 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 TGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,769 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 11,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2007 9,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 9,495 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 May 2006 723 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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Y389 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y389 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 Y389 TGO registered?

Y389 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y389 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y389 TGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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