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Y837 DGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,239 mi
Last recorded19,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 DGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 19,239 miles

Front tyre shows signs of wear cracking in centre tread

Pass 5 Jun 2025 19,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,444 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 18,432 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 17,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 16,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,837 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 15,829 miles

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,372 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

main beam warning light wired the wrong war round.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,029 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 14,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,150 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 14,150 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,839 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,169 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 12,994 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,796 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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Y837 DGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y837 DGO, 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 Y837 DGO registered?

Y837 DGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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