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Y414 DGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,862 mi
Last recorded10,862 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 10,862 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 10,861 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 10,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,557 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 10,550 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,040 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 10,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 7,787 miles

slight bind to front wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2012 7,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 7,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,139 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 6,139 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))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 4,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 4,315 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 4,286 miles

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

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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Y414 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y414 DGK, 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 Y414 DGK registered?

Y414 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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