CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y738 CGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

12,290 mi
Last recorded12,290 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 CGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,290 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 12,290 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 12,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 May 2016 12,052 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,260 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,260 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 10,454 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 10,454 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,037 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 9,037 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 7,534 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 6,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,579 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 5,579 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,571 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 4,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y738 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y738 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y738 CGO?

You can check the full history of Y738 CGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y738 CGO registered?

Y738 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y738 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 CGO shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y738 CGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y738 CGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.