CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y968 RDL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,562 mi
Last recorded51,562 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 RDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,562 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 31,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 31,232 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

engine mounts slightly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2018 31,231 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

engine mounts slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,972 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 30,959 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,591 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 12,496 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,400 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2014 10,400 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,955 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2013 9,955 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,769 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,460 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 7,389 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,193 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2009 4,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 4,830 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,957 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 2,946 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 1,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2006 1,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2005 1,471 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y968 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y968 RDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y968 RDL?

You can check the full history of Y968 RDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y968 RDL registered?

Y968 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y968 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y968 RDL shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y968 RDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y968 RDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.