MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y268 NRK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y268 NRK, 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 Y268 NRK registered?
Y268 NRK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is Y268 NRK safe to buy?
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