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Y429 HGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

25,073 mi
Last recorded25,073 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 HGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,073 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 24,972 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 24,917 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

full beam light on dashboard not working

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,867 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

dipped/full beam lights on dash not working

Fail 31 Jan 2017 24,856 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no adjustment left (3.2.A1f(i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

dipped/full beam lights on dash not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,418 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre slightly deteriated/cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 24,418 miles

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre slightly deteriated/cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 2,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 2,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,307 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 18,305 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,572 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 7,989 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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Y429 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y429 HGH, 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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Y429 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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