MOT Status
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14,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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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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