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Y758 UGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,080 mi
Last recorded17,080 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 UGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 17,080 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded lower main frame body (6.1.1a)

Engine noisy, leaking oil.

Front brake disc starting to wear

Front brake pads nearing minimum limit.

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2017 15,560 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber corroded.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main frame corroded.

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

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

Slight play in steering bearings.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 15,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber corroded.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main frame corroded.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,666 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 May 2015 12,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 11,415 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,663 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,661 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 9,532 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 9,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,298 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 7,065 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 7,065 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 5,960 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 5,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 5,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 1,135 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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Y758 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y758 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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Y758 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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