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Y752 GWS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,564 mi
Last recorded19,564 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 GWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,850 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,497 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,404 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 10,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,132 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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Y752 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y752 GWS, 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 Y752 GWS registered?

Y752 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y752 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y752 GWS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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