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Y642 EDA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,343 mi
Last recorded13,343 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 EDA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 13,343 miles

front suspension soft

horn tone

Pass 2 Jun 2022 13,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 13,148 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 12,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 12,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,342 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 12,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,558 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 8,234 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 May 2012 5,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,045 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,019 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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Y642 EDA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y642 EDA, 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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Y642 EDA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y642 EDA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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