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Y956 GAP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,563 mi
Last recorded14,563 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 GAP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 14,563 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 13,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension exhaust system (2.4.A.3a)

the air box mounting screw is loose

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,558 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 9,521 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 28 Apr 2006 9,052 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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Y956 GAP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y956 GAP, 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 Y956 GAP registered?

Y956 GAP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y956 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 GAP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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