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Y414 FHJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,176 mi
Last recorded7,176 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 FHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 7,176 miles

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

advice new battery

main stand slightly stiff when in use

Pass 16 Jul 2014 7,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 6,622 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,272 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 6,272 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,145 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 6,145 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,435 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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Y414 FHJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

Y414 FHJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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