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YKR 598X

2012 Piaggio Vespa 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,818 mi
Last recorded15,818 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 598X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 15,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 15,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 15,432 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 15,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 14,654 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 14,533 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 14,533 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 14,533 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 14,532 miles

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,532 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 14,532 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 8 May 2013 14,508 miles

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 14,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,484 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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YKR 598X is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKR 598X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKR 598X registered?

YKR 598X is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YKR 598X shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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