MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
high beam tell tail not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
high beam tell tail not working
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y153 NLN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y153 NLN, 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 Y153 NLN registered?
Y153 NLN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2001.
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