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Y956 GDW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,940 mi
Last recorded17,940 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 GDW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 17,940 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rusting through (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension damaged and seriously weakened rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls intermitent with lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front cant see brake fluid level

Pass 17 Jul 2025 17,193 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 15,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 14,620 miles

Central Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 13,517 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under tray /belly pan rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess small amount of movement in rubber bushing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 12,766 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 12,766 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 12,256 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 12,192 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 12,190 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2017 12,032 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 11,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 11,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,155 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 10,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,248 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 GDW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GDW, 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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Y956 GDW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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