MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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YGY 48S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1978 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 16,523 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 YGY 48S, 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 48 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YGY 48S registered?
YGY 48S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is YGY 48S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YGY 48S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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