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Y819 UGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,992 mi
Last recorded35,992 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 UGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 35,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,737 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,737 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 31,744 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,658 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,658 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,658 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 2,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,447 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 25,447 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,867 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,389 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y819 UGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y819 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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What year was Y819 UGP registered?

Y819 UGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y819 UGP safe to buy?

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