CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y769 CGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,961 mi
Last recorded27,961 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 CGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 27,961 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 27,947 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 27,903 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 27,903 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,421 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 23,568 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 20,336 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 20,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 10,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,858 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 8,858 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,142 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 4,142 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y769 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y769 CGO, 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

How do I check the history of Y769 CGO?

You can check the full history of Y769 CGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y769 CGO registered?

Y769 CGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y769 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y769 CGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y769 CGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y769 CGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.