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Y698 TGH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,448 mi
Last recorded19,448 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 TGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,448 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

under body corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,008 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2007 17,008 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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Y698 TGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y698 TGH, 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 Y698 TGH registered?

Y698 TGH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y698 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y698 TGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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