MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y996 GAP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y996 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 Y996 GAP registered?
Y996 GAP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2001.
Is Y996 GAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y996 GAP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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