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Y628 UKP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,269 mi
Last recorded26,269 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 UKP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,010 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 17,010 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 8,121 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 6,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 5,354 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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Y628 UKP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y628 UKP, 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 Y628 UKP registered?

Y628 UKP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y628 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y628 UKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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