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Y989 CFX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,064 mi
Last recorded5,064 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 CFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 5,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 5,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 5,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 5,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 4,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,920 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 4,746 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 4,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 3,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 3,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,831 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 2,576 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,547 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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Y989 CFX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y989 CFX, 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 Y989 CFX registered?

Y989 CFX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y989 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 CFX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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