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Y807 LCF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,283 mi
Last recorded5,283 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 LCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,283 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 5,283 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Front tyre under inflated. Rear indicators insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,578 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 3,578 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,497 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 3,302 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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Y807 LCF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y807 LCF, 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 Y807 LCF registered?

Y807 LCF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y807 LCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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