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Y931 YBC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,306 mi
Last recorded10,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 YBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 10,306 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 10,100 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 9,310 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 9,154 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 8,441 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 8,279 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 7,774 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 7,762 miles

Front Front brake slightly sticking

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 7,153 miles

Front Starting to show signs of slight perishing on sidewalls.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 6,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 5,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,161 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,033 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,492 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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Y931 YBC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y931 YBC, 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 Y931 YBC registered?

Y931 YBC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y931 YBC safe to buy?

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