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Y409 GTC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,602 mi
Last recorded16,602 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 GTC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2018 16,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,602 miles

slight play in engine mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,602 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 16,602 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,320 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,121 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 13,121 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,773 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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Y409 GTC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y409 GTC, 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 Y409 GTC registered?

Y409 GTC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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