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Y459 AAB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

7,860 mi
Last recorded7,860 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 AAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 7,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 7,388 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 7,376 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 6,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 6,823 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2022 6,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 6,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 5,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,700 miles

Horn weak.Front tyre cracking.Front brake pads low.

Fail 8 May 2015 13,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn weak.Front tyre cracking.Front brake pads low.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 13,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,770 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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Y459 AAB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y459 AAB, 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 Y459 AAB registered?

Y459 AAB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y459 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 AAB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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