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Y604 UGJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,952 mi
Last recorded23,952 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 UGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 23,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,883 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,837 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 12,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 12,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y604 UGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y604 UGJ, 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 Y604 UGJ registered?

Y604 UGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y604 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y604 UGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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