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Y756 UGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,242 mi
Last recorded1,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 UGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 1,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2012 1,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,830 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 9,814 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2009 9,081 miles

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 May 2009 9,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,050 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,049 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,851 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 5,969 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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Y756 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y756 UGN, 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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Y756 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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