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Y947 DGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,524 mi
Last recorded37,524 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 DGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,524 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,404 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,808 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,970 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,773 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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Y947 DGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y947 DGO, 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 Y947 DGO registered?

Y947 DGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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