MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside mirror loose
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside mirror loose
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y959 AVF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 Y959 AVF, 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 Y959 AVF registered?
Y959 AVF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y959 AVF safe to buy?
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