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Y717 LJO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,933 mi
Last recorded4,933 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 LJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 4,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 4,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 4,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 4,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 4,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 4,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 4,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 4,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 4,790 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 4,781 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 4,683 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 3,702 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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Y717 LJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y717 LJO, 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 Y717 LJO registered?

Y717 LJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y717 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 LJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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