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Y42 TGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,079 mi
Last recorded30,079 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 TGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,755 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 27,755 miles

Brake excessively binding FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,882 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,830 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,760 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 15,750 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,265 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 14,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,393 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,564 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,261 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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Y42 TGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y42 TGH, 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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Y42 TGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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