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Y233 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,853 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 68,988 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 68,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,199 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre has 1 millimeter tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,090 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 61,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,694 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,408 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,596 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,520 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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Y233 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y233 NLR, 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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Y233 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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