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Y489 UGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,502 mi
Last recorded7,502 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 UGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 7,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,502 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 7,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,502 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,503 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 7,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 19,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 19,856 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,502 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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Y489 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y489 UGO, 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 Y489 UGO registered?

Y489 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y489 UGO safe to buy?

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