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Y818 PMX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,071 mi
Last recorded17,071 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 PMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 17,071 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 17,071 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 16,295 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 14,407 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 12,533 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 12,533 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,864 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 8,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 6,380 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 6,380 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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Y818 PMX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y818 PMX, 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 Y818 PMX registered?

Y818 PMX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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