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Y707 UGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,495 mi
Last recorded36,495 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 UGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,577 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 33,577 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,583 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,582 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2007 24,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,892 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,853 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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)

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

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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Y707 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y707 UGN, 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 Y707 UGN registered?

Y707 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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