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Y425 BFS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,546 mi
Last recorded12,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 BFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 12,546 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 12,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 10,660 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 8,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,729 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 4,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,629 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 4,620 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,566 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,444 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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Y425 BFS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y425 BFS, 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 Y425 BFS registered?

Y425 BFS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y425 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 BFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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