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Y843 JDU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,454 mi
Last recorded34,454 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 JDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 32,479 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 32,749 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,472 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 32,472 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,801 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,801 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,625 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,412 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 22,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 15,348 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 13,768 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 7,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 7,975 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,425 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 7,425 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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Y843 JDU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y843 JDU, 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 Y843 JDU registered?

Y843 JDU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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