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Y475 HGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,370 mi
Last recorded44,370 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 HGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 44,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 44,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 43,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 32,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 26,266 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,266 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,364 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 24,364 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 18,571 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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Y475 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y475 HGH, 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 Y475 HGH registered?

Y475 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y475 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y475 HGH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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