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Y811 UGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,455 mi
Last recorded19,455 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 UGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,455 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension slihtly missaligned

Fail 21 Nov 2009 19,455 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension slihtly missaligned

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,194 miles

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 19,194 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,737 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear indicators lens are missing

Rear mudguard insecure and is likelly to restrict wheel rotation

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,889 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 10,889 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

front brake very abrupt,possibly incorrect lever fitted.

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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Y811 UGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y811 UGP, 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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Y811 UGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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