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Y729 TOV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,779 mi
Last recorded7,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 TOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 7,779 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 7,772 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle slightly slow to retract

Pass 31 Jul 2024 7,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 7,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 7,754 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 7,754 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,691 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside brake lever reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 7,410 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 27 May 2009 7,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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Y729 TOV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y729 TOV, 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 Y729 TOV registered?

Y729 TOV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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