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Y787 GWS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,864 mi
Last recorded18,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 GWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 18,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 18,839 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 18,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 18,387 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,849 miles

No seal in fuel cap but not leaking.

Fail 3 Jul 2024 45,839 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

No seal in fuel cap but not leaking.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,830 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 45,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2016 30,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,968 miles

both front and rear tyres leaking

Fail 8 May 2015 29,968 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

both front and rear tyres leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,236 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,181 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 27,181 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,066 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 24,066 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,416 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,632 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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Y787 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y787 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.

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Y787 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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