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Y746 GTT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,474 mi
Last recorded14,474 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 GTT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 14,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,876 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,358 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,314 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 12,314 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 9,996 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 9,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,106 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 9,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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Y746 GTT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y746 GTT, 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 Y746 GTT registered?

Y746 GTT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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