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Y846 DGK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,139 mi
Last recorded17,139 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 17,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,821 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 16,429 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 16,014 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 16,004 miles

Horn not working when lights on (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 15,963 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 15,650 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,815 miles

exhaust system corroded

number plate cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2017 13,411 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 13,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,194 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 13,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,195 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 13,194 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,194 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,194 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,445 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y846 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y846 DGK, 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 Y846 DGK registered?

Y846 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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