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Y712 TGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,155 mi
Last recorded22,155 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,155 miles

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

rear tyre ...pressure low/flat

Fail 4 Aug 2011 22,155 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

rear tyre ...pressure low/flat

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 20,672 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 17,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,039 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 16,039 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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Y712 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y712 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 Y712 TGN registered?

Y712 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y712 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y712 TGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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