MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y426 BFS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 Y426 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 Y426 BFS registered?
Y426 BFS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2001.
Is Y426 BFS safe to buy?
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