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Y949 OWC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,047 mi
Last recorded13,047 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 OWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 13,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 13,047 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 12,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,218 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 11,218 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 6,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 4,900 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 4,900 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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Y949 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y949 OWC registered?

Y949 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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