MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front fender slightly insecure
oil filter corroded badly
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front fender slightly insecure
oil filter corroded badly
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))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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Y97 GFB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Y97 GFB, 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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Y97 GFB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 2001.
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