MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
exhaust in very poor condition
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
exhaust in very poor condition
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
exhaust in very poor condition
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y471 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y471 CGO, 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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Y471 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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