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Y258 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 22,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 22,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 22,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,857 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 13,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 May 2012 8,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 8,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 5,601 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 5,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 3,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 1,077 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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Y258 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y258 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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What year was Y258 NLR registered?

Y258 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y258 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 NLR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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