MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
over full with oil
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nail in rear tyre causing loss of pressure
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (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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Y962 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y962 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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Y962 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2001.
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