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Y736 THS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

5,782 mi
Last recorded5,782 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 THS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 5,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 5,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 5,747 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 4,837 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Jan 2021 4,837 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver fitted (0.1 (d))

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Jan 2020 4,543 miles

light corrosion to frame

Fail 22 Jan 2020 4,543 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

light corrosion to frame

Pass 9 Nov 2018 4,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 4,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 4,283 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 4,255 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 4,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,186 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre flat on collection re-inflated appears not to have puncture

Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 3,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,662 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Offside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 3,662 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,548 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 3,326 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 1,816 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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Y736 THS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y736 THS, 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 Y736 THS registered?

Y736 THS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y736 THS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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