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Y927 GFG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,501 mi
Last recorded24,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 GFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,221 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Oct 2014 17,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,025 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 14,018 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 10,770 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 10,770 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 10,662 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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Y927 GFG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y927 GFG, 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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Y927 GFG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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