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Y691 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,567 mi
Last recorded10,567 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 10,567 miles

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 10,496 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 10,190 miles

exhaust insecure slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2022 10,176 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

exhaust insecure slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2021 9,946 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 9,888 miles

Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Handle bar lever for rear brake has slight free movement

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jul 2018 9,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,867 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2011 9,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 9,505 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 8,662 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,953 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 7,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,244 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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Y691 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y691 DGP, 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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Y691 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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