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Y741 HGW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,070 mi
Last recorded4,070 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 HGW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 1,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 958 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 958 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 3,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 2,879 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 HGW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGW, 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

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What year was Y741 HGW registered?

Y741 HGW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y741 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y741 HGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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