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Y613 DGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

20,411 mi
Last recorded20,411 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 DGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 20,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 18,074 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 18,073 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 15,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 15,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 15,322 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 15,322 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 15,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 15,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick grinding noise ( not clearly visable to check) (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 15,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 15,314 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 15,314 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component insecure brake pin loose, clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 15,312 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 15,312 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,314 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 15,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,314 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 15,314 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 14,595 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 12,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 11,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,531 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 7,527 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 7,527 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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Y613 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y613 DGN, 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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Y613 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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