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Y477 CGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,989 mi
Last recorded38,989 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 CGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,989 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 38,989 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 35,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,499 miles

seat catch broken,secured by strap.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 30,499 miles

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))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,490 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

riders seat insecure. secured by strap

Fail 14 Oct 2016 25,490 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 23,849 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,498 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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Y477 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y477 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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Y477 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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