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Y627 BSX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,956 mi
Last recorded17,956 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 BSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 17,542 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 15,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,131 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,118 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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Y627 BSX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y627 BSX, 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 Y627 BSX registered?

Y627 BSX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y627 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y627 BSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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