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Y488 HGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,019 mi
Last recorded21,019 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 HGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,019 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 16,152 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 10,788 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,809 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 9,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 7,646 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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Y488 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y488 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 Y488 HGH registered?

Y488 HGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y488 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 HGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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