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Y415 FAR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,609 mi
Last recorded18,609 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 FAR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,609 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,779 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 13,779 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,806 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,434 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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Y415 FAR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y415 FAR, 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 Y415 FAR registered?

Y415 FAR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y415 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 FAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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