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Y637 CGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 CGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 41,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 40,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,259 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,606 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 14,830 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 May 2009 14,830 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,830 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 14,830 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,830 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 14,830 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 25 May 2006 13,917 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2006 13,917 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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Y637 CGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y637 CGP, 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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Y637 CGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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