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Y801 UGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,596 mi
Last recorded1,596 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 UGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 1,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 15,969 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))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,270 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 22,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,851 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 15,634 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,771 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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Y801 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y801 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 Y801 UGN registered?

Y801 UGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y801 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 UGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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