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Y832 XFV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,653 mi
Last recorded12,653 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 XFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,887 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 11,868 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front tyre has a very uneven tread wear

Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,128 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 5,869 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 5,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

rear brake lever travel borderline

security of near side mirror borderline

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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Y832 XFV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y832 XFV, 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 Y832 XFV registered?

Y832 XFV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y832 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y832 XFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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