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Y98 KGO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,026 mi
Last recorded17,026 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 KGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 17,026 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,719 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear brake drum distorted.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,714 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear brake drum distorted.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,876 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,256 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,589 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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Y98 KGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y98 KGO, 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 Y98 KGO registered?

Y98 KGO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y98 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 KGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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