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Y479 JUX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,796 mi
Last recorded25,796 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 JUX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 25,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 25,796 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 24,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame rotten (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,368 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2015 23,368 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,829 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,373 miles

Engine mount has slight play.

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

Slight play in front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,425 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2011 17,616 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,616 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,929 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,641 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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Y479 JUX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y479 JUX, 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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Y479 JUX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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