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Y796 GWC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,676 mi
Last recorded12,676 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 GWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 7,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 7,995 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 May 2011 14,248 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 14,248 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,946 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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Y796 GWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y796 GWC, 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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Y796 GWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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