MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
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
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
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
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)
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)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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Y968 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2001.
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