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Y839 TGJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,500 mi
Last recorded19,500 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 TGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 19,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,514 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 18,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2010 17,790 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 16,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 16,922 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,799 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,719 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,864 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 10,864 miles

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.

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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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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