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Y427 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,827 mi
Last recorded9,827 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 9,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 8,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 8,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 8,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 8,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,808 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 7,795 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,180 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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Y427 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y427 DGP, 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 Y427 DGP registered?

Y427 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y427 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 DGP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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