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Y638 CGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,646 mi
Last recorded15,646 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 15,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 15,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2012 15,646 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 15,646 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension slightly misaligned

Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,646 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 15,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,646 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 13,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,759 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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Y638 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y638 CGT, 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 Y638 CGT registered?

Y638 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y638 CGT safe to buy?

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