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YC51 DKN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,673 mi
Last recorded34,673 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 DKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,965 miles

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

front shock absorber top bush has slight free play

Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,342 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,070 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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YC51 DKN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC51 DKN, 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 YC51 DKN registered?

YC51 DKN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is YC51 DKN safe to buy?

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