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Y428 HGY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,409 mi
Last recorded34,409 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 HGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 34,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,912 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 33,912 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,388 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 33,388 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,427 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 11,427 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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Y428 HGY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y428 HGY, 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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Y428 HGY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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