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Y61 DRB

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,822 mi
Last recorded7,822 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 DRB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 7,822 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 7,808 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 5,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 4,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 4,730 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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Y61 DRB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 11,696 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y61 DRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y61 DRB registered?

Y61 DRB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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