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Y422 UGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,744 mi
Last recorded20,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 UGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,744 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,743 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre has uneven wear

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 19,410 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,602 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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Y422 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y422 UGO, 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 Y422 UGO registered?

Y422 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y422 UGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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