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Y417 DHN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,277 mi
Last recorded47,277 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 DHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 47,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 46,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 44,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 43,413 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 43,406 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 40,425 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 40,417 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 37,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 35,926 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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Y417 DHN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y417 DHN, 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 Y417 DHN registered?

Y417 DHN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y417 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y417 DHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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