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Y686 AET

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,565 mi
Last recorded10,565 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 AET
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 10,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 10,565 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 10,124 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 10,124 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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Y686 AET is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y686 AET, 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 Y686 AET registered?

Y686 AET is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y686 AET safe to buy?

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