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NL18 PYU

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,585 mi
Last recorded10,585 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 PYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 10,585 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 9,363 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear rear disc pads cannot be checked for wear as you cant see them clearly, but brake working fine and no marks on disc etc

Pass 30 May 2023 7,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 6,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 5,753 miles

centre stand not returning on its own

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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NL18 PYU is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 NL18 PYU, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL18 PYU registered?

NL18 PYU is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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