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Y966 TOJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,530 mi
Last recorded20,530 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 TOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,854 miles

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,725 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 18,725 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low HEADLAMP AIM CANNOT BE ADJUSTED (1.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,659 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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Y966 TOJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y966 TOJ, 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 Y966 TOJ registered?

Y966 TOJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 TOJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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