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Y257 NLP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,337 mi
Last recorded26,337 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 NLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,337 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 26,337 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,717 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 23,717 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,778 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 19,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,770 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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Y257 NLP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y257 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 Y257 NLP registered?

Y257 NLP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y257 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 NLP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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