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Y918 TUD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,988 mi
Last recorded14,988 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 TUD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,486 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 14,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 13,829 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,091 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,316 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,970 miles

number plate is not of leagal type

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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Y918 TUD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y918 TUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y918 TUD registered?

Y918 TUD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y918 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y918 TUD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y918 TUD have outstanding finance?

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