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Y113 NLX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,742 mi
Last recorded26,742 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 NLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,742 miles

Front and rear lamps taped over and switchgear removed at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,012 miles

DAYTIME MOT

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 22,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,744 miles

nearside brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,038 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured amber tape covering headlight not effecting beam image (1.2.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,555 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 15,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,793 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 14,793 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,973 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 14,973 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,578 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,578 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 May 2008 12,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,118 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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Y113 NLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y113 NLX, 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 Y113 NLX registered?

Y113 NLX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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