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Y838 UGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,101 mi
Last recorded35,101 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 UGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 35,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 34,964 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight both levers tight but both still functional (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 2,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 2,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,081 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 5,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,532 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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Y838 UGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y838 UGP, 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 Y838 UGP registered?

Y838 UGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y838 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 UGP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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