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Y689 TGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,222 mi
Last recorded10,222 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 10,222 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 10,053 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 10,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,817 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 8,817 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front tyre under inflated

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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Y689 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y689 TGN, 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 Y689 TGN registered?

Y689 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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