MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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Y839 TGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 Y839 TGJ, 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 Y839 TGJ registered?
Y839 TGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 March 2001.
Is Y839 TGJ safe to buy?
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