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Y83 AUT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

699 mi
Last recorded699 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 AUT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,199 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 17,199 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 16,335 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,334 miles

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

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Light Surface Cracking on side wall of rear tyre

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 31 May 2011 16,276 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 16,274 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,017 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 15,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 9,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,095 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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Y83 AUT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y83 AUT, 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 Y83 AUT registered?

Y83 AUT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y83 AUT safe to buy?

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