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Y478 CGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,216 mi
Last recorded17,216 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 CGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard damaged

Front shock absorber damping effect reduced

Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,205 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,558 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 12,608 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,825 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 11,825 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,658 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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Y478 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y478 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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What year was Y478 CGO registered?

Y478 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y478 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 CGO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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