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Y809 DGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,625 mi
Last recorded18,625 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 May 2013 18,625 miles

Inner Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,561 miles

offside front indicator lens broken

rear number plate cracked and deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 7,640 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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Y809 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGK, 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 Y809 DGK registered?

Y809 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y809 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 DGK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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