MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened Bottoms out (2.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated Engine mount, press fit bush. (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Oil leak
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
number plate lamp not working.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y497 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y497 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 Y497 UGO registered?
Y497 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 June 2001.
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