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Y973 TOJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,595 mi
Last recorded16,595 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 TOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 16,595 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2013 16,415 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 16,415 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 13,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,081 miles

Aftermarket Exhaust Fitted, Not Excessively Noisey,

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 8,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,708 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 6,640 miles

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

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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Y973 TOJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y973 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 Y973 TOJ registered?

Y973 TOJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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