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Y93 HGJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,536 mi
Last recorded20,536 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 HGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,029 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 17,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 16,999 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 15,716 miles

Nearside Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 10,413 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 10,403 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,546 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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Y93 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y93 HGJ, 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 Y93 HGJ registered?

Y93 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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