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Y718 LJO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,980 mi
Last recorded6,980 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 LJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 6,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 6,784 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 5,899 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 5,682 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,598 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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Y718 LJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y718 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 Y718 LJO registered?

Y718 LJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y718 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 LJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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