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Y735 YBK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,389 mi
Last recorded13,389 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 YBK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 13,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 12,283 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Engine mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 11,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 10,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 10,694 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 21,185 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 10,030 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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Y735 YBK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y735 YBK, 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 Y735 YBK registered?

Y735 YBK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y735 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y735 YBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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