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Y425 DAB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,721 mi
Last recorded14,721 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 DAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,721 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside mirror is missing.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,003 miles

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

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 10,544 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,356 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 9,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,938 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,297 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 DAB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DAB, 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 DAB registered?

Y425 DAB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y425 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 DAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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