MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front unable to see front pads suspect wear present
exhaust poor and one retaining bolt missing
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front unable to inspect brake pads on front suggest further inspection.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Upper Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Both tyre pressures low
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y438 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 Y438 FTT, 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 Y438 FTT registered?
Y438 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2001.
Is Y438 FTT safe to buy?
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