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Y451 CGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,212 mi
Last recorded11,212 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 CGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 5,270 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 5,270 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 5,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,270 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 5,270 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 3,861 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 3,861 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,713 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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Y451 CGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y451 CGN, 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 Y451 CGN registered?

Y451 CGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y451 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y451 CGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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