MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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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