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Y995 GAP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

13,827 mi
Last recorded13,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 GAP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 13,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 13,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 13,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 12,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 12,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,955 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 3 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 11,944 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,144 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 11,144 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,953 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 10,953 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 9,208 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front indicator lense cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 7,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 6,463 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre slightly perished

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2012 6,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,992 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 5,992 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 5,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 4,410 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 3,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 3,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 2,538 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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Y995 GAP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y995 GAP, 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 Y995 GAP registered?

Y995 GAP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y995 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 GAP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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