MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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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