MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,680 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
front mudgaurd broken still secure
front tyre starting to crack/perish
number plate light not working
seat lock missing still secure
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
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
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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 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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What year was Y959 OWC registered?
Y959 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2001.
Is Y959 OWC safe to buy?
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