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Y396 SVS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

14,365 mi
Last recorded14,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 SVS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 14,365 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main undercarriage.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Seat hinge worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2026 14,357 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering operation impeded by a leg shield Steering stop not working. (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main undercarriage.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Seat hinge worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 14,257 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 13,998 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 13,995 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear insecure

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 12,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 12,184 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 11,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 10,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 10,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 10,870 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 8,690 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 8,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,686 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 8,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 6,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 3,062 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 3,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 2,835 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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Y396 SVS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 Y396 SVS, 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 Y396 SVS registered?

Y396 SVS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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