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Y434 PSR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

18,045 mi
Last recorded18,045 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 PSR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,792 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 13,784 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 12,408 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

Offside Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 11,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,413 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,397 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,231 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,221 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 2 May 2009 10,315 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 10,311 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,136 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 7,750 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 7,737 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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 PSR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PSR, 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 PSR registered?

Y434 PSR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y434 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 PSR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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