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Y399 DAB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

797 mi
Last recorded797 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 DAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 797 miles

Both tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 776 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2017 655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 549 miles

Some corrosion in exhaust

Pass 8 May 2015 10,805 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 10,805 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,805 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 10,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Feb 2012 10,805 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 10,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 9,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 9,802 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 8,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 8,928 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 6,763 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 6,763 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y399 DAB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y399 DAB, 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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Y399 DAB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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