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Y723 LJO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,456 mi
Last recorded26,456 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 LJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,456 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jul 2016 26,451 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(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 21,238 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 17,481 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,307 miles

both tyres on legal limits

Pass 27 May 2006 16,234 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 16,234 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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Y723 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 71.4%.

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 Y723 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 Y723 LJO registered?

Y723 LJO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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