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Y741 GWS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,529 mi
Last recorded15,529 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 GWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 15,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,523 miles

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

Registration plate slightly loose bracket/mudguard broken (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 15,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 14,921 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 14,921 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 13,128 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 11,904 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,203 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,513 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slightly binding front brake

Fail 27 Feb 2015 7,513 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slightly binding front brake

Fail 15 Mar 2014 6,083 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 6,083 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 5,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 5,282 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 5,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,813 miles

ENGINE MOUNTINGS SOFT

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,322 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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Y741 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y741 GWS, 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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Y741 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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