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Y822 GWS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,258 mi
Last recorded18,258 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 GWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 18,258 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,066 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 17,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,564 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,564 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

tyre pressure low front

Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,031 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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Y822 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y822 GWS, 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 Y822 GWS registered?

Y822 GWS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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