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Y629 BSX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,382 mi
Last recorded28,382 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 BSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,382 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 27,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,358 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 10,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y629 BSX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc 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 Y629 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y629 BSX registered?

Y629 BSX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y629 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y629 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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