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Y742 XBU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,009 mi
Last recorded21,009 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 XBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 21,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 18,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 18,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 15,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 10,208 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 10,208 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 10,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 9,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,750 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 14,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 2,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,449 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 XBU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XBU, 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 Y742 XBU registered?

Y742 XBU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y742 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y742 XBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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