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Y833 UKP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,457 mi
Last recorded21,457 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 UKP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 21,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 20,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 19,962 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,948 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,653 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 12,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 11,870 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,986 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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Y833 UKP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y833 UKP, 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 Y833 UKP registered?

Y833 UKP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y833 UKP safe to buy?

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