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Y794 YUT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,082 mi
Last recorded1,082 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 YUT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 1,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 905 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 8 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 28,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 25,829 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 May 2014 25,829 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 25,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,694 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 20,694 miles

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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Y794 YUT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y794 YUT, 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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What year was Y794 YUT registered?

Y794 YUT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y794 YUT shows 18 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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