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Y436 FTW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,470 mi
Last recorded21,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 FTW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 21,470 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,091 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 20,091 miles

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,587 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2010 18,587 miles

Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,926 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,364 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,721 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y436 FTW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y436 FTW, 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 Y436 FTW registered?

Y436 FTW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y436 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y436 FTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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