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Y797 KDP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,944 mi
Last recorded20,944 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 KDP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 20,944 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 20,944 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 18,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 16,700 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 16,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,623 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 16,623 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 14,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 14,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 13,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 13,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 12,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,398 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 11,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 9,388 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))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 8,284 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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 7,645 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 7,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 7,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 7,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,007 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 KDP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y797 KDP, 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 KDP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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