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Y959 OWC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,680 mi
Last recorded12,680 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 OWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 12,680 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 12,675 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 10,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,979 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,600 miles

front mudgaurd broken still secure

front tyre starting to crack/perish

number plate light not working

seat lock missing still secure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,523 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear tyres flat at start of test corrected

front tyre starting to crack/perish

number plate light not working

seat lock damaged seat still secure

Fail 25 Apr 2012 10,523 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear tyres flat at start of test corrected

front tyre starting to crack/perish

number plate light not working

seat lock damaged seat still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,395 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 8,734 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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Y959 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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.

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Y959 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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