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Y706 CGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,010 mi
Last recorded19,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 CGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,010 miles

top box loose.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 19,010 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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)

top box loose.

tow bar socket loose.

Pass 12 May 2012 18,160 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 May 2012 18,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,933 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,554 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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Y706 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y706 CGO, 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 Y706 CGO registered?

Y706 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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