Piaggio Vespa

Black · Electric · 2001

Y256 TGNMOT history

Y256 TGN is a black electric Piaggio Vespa first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 7,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
7,967 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 TGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 TGN was last recorded at 7,967 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,967 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,967 miles
  • 2025 – 7,779 miles
  • 2024 – 7,287 miles
  • 2023 – 7,047 miles
  • 2022 – 6,733 miles
  • 2020 – 5,905 miles
  • 2019 – 4,563 miles
  • 2016 – 4,563 miles
  • 2014 – 4,563 miles
  • 2006 – 4,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,967 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    7,967 miles
    Test number
    203001272067
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail7,967 miles (+188)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,967 miles
    Test number
    915629557070
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass7,779 miles (+492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    7,779 miles
    Test number
    543511915648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass7,287 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    7,287 miles
    Test number
    832240642605
    • AdvisoryTyres flat

  5. Pass7,047 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    7,047 miles
    Test number
    852436512424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail7,046 miles (+313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,046 miles
    Test number
    459332512529
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass6,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    6,733 miles
    Test number
    843510879724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail6,733 miles (+828)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,733 miles
    Test number
    427651721300
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass5,905 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    5,905 miles
    Test number
    487207022578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    997885180751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,563 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    4,563 km
    Test number
    825978806788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail4,563 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,563 km
    Test number
    871212252468
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

  13. Pass4,563 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    4,563 km
    Test number
    922556581276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    379352861338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail4,563 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    460580146868
    • FailureDirection indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

  16. Pass4,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    157421294245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail4,563 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    435781694258
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

  18. Pass4,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    303060376107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 TGN

Does Y256 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 TGN is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 TGN?
The MOT on Y256 TGN is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 TGN done?
Y256 TGN was recorded at 7,967 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 173 miles a year.
Has Y256 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 TGN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y256 TGN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 TGN find?
Y256 TGN passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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