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Y799 UEU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,815 mi
Last recorded30,815 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 UEU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 30,815 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,588 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 26,588 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,290 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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Y799 UEU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y799 UEU, 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 Y799 UEU registered?

Y799 UEU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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