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Y798 UGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,173 mi
Last recorded30,173 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 UGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,173 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,172 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,521 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,964 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,749 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,649 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,484 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 10,364 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y798 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y798 UGN, 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 Y798 UGN registered?

Y798 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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