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Y64 HGJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,454 mi
Last recorded20,454 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 HGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 20,454 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 20,421 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 19,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,958 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 18,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,472 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 18,472 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,020 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,430 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,864 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 16,857 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 15,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,477 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 8,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 7,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,346 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 7,345 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,505 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 4,504 miles

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

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

battery has no charge requires new

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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Y64 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y64 HGJ, 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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Y64 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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