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Y837 UKP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,593 mi
Last recorded11,593 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 UKP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 11,593 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 11,132 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 11,132 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,086 miles

Slight play in head bearings.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 10,361 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 10,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 9,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 8,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,722 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 8,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 8,199 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking on NS side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,819 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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Y837 UKP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 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 Y837 UKP registered?

Y837 UKP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y837 UKP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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