MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y961 HGJ safe to buy?
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