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Y829 CGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,058 mi
Last recorded8,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,732 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 4,328 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 4,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 3,980 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 3,979 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 3,721 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 3,719 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,674 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 3,674 miles

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

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 3,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 2,433 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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Y829 CGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y829 CGK, 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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Y829 CGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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