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Y797 GDY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,459 mi
Last recorded27,459 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 GDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,058 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,058 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,301 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 30,648 miles

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))

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,812 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,257 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 May 2013 22,642 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,206 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,595 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 4,742 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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Y797 GDY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y797 GDY, 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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Y797 GDY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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