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Y447 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,757 mi
Last recorded17,757 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 17,757 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,682 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,668 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bellypan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,591 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 17,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock steering excessively notchy (2.1.4 (c))

front shock has reduced damping

number plate light does not illuminate

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,445 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,303 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,839 miles

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

corrosion on bellypan.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 14,839 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on bellypan.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,426 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 13,210 miles

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

rear brake requires adjustment.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,411 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 12,411 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,070 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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Y447 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y447 DGP, 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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Y447 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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