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Y989 CGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,410 mi
Last recorded8,410 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 8,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 8,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 8,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 8,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 8,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 8,269 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 8,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 8,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 8,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 8,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 7,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 7,621 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 7,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 6,649 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 5,373 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 5,359 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 4,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 4,074 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 3,335 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 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CGT, 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 CGT registered?

Y989 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y989 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 CGT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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