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Y961 HGJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

34,374 mi
Last recorded34,374 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 HGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 34,374 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 34,374 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,160 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 34,026 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2011 34,024 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 33,707 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 33,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 May 2009 33,388 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,382 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,939 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 May 2008 32,939 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 31,322 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2007 31,322 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 27,838 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 27,838 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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Y961 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y961 HGJ, 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 Y961 HGJ registered?

Y961 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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