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Y612 CGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,750 mi
Last recorded7,750 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 7,750 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 7,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 7,508 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 7,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 6,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 4,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 4,955 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,161 miles

battery voltage low

Pass 21 Apr 2016 4,100 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 3,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 3,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 3,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 2,936 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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Y612 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y612 CGT, 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 Y612 CGT registered?

Y612 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y612 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 CGT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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