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Y747 XFV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,344 mi
Last recorded4,344 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 XFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 4,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 4,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 4,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,049 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 4,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2014 3,823 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 3,813 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 3,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 2,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,596 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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Y747 XFV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y747 XFV, 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 Y747 XFV registered?

Y747 XFV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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