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Y738 UGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,971 mi
Last recorded24,971 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 UGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 24,971 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,706 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 12,752 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,237 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,237 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,774 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2006

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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Y738 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc 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 Y738 UGN, 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 Y738 UGN registered?

Y738 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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