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Y989 GFG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,462 mi
Last recorded6,462 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 GFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 6,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,689 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 5,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 5,592 miles

Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 5,462 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 5,124 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 4,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 4,827 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 4,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 4,546 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,085 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 3,596 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 GFG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GFG, 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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Y989 GFG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y989 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 GFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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