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Y434 FOD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,460 mi
Last recorded11,460 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 FOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 11,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 11,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 11,445 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 11,445 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 11,223 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 11,223 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 11,209 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 9,288 miles

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)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,106 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 9,106 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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Y434 FOD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y434 FOD, 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 Y434 FOD registered?

Y434 FOD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y434 FOD safe to buy?

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