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Y943 OWC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,389 mi
Last recorded29,389 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 OWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 28,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,337 miles

Front reduced damping

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,112 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 21,854 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 21,854 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 20,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,648 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 16,648 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 12,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 12,261 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 8,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 2,478 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 2,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 744 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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Y943 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y943 OWC, 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 Y943 OWC registered?

Y943 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y943 OWC safe to buy?

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