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Y742 GPN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,208 mi
Last recorded17,208 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 GPN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 10,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 2,742 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,698 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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Y742 GPN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y742 GPN, 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 Y742 GPN registered?

Y742 GPN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y742 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y742 GPN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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