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Y602 PVY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,180 mi
Last recorded8,180 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 PVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 8,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,902 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 5,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 5,084 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 4,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,798 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 2,798 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 2,725 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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Y602 PVY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 Y602 PVY, 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 Y602 PVY registered?

Y602 PVY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y602 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y602 PVY 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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