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Y492 CGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,637 mi
Last recorded32,637 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 CGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,042 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2012 29,160 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,160 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 27,686 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,686 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,210 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 18,210 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 15,974 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,633 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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Y492 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y492 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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Y492 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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