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Y809 CGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,289 mi
Last recorded18,289 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 17,575 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 17,575 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 16,507 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 15,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,846 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 14,384 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,912 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 13,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 13,042 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,042 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 11,851 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

seat plate broke

Fail 22 Jan 2010 10,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,494 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 8,662 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 8,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,980 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,803 miles

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

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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Y809 CGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y809 CGK, 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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Y809 CGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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