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Y252 NLP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,497 mi
Last recorded22,497 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 NLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 22,497 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,704 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 13,704 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 4,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,343 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 3,343 miles

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

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

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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Y252 NLP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y252 NLP, 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 Y252 NLP registered?

Y252 NLP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y252 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 NLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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