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Y279 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,088 mi
Last recorded34,088 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 34,088 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

rear rack loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 32,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 32,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,573 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 32,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 32,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,382 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,894 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 31,894 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))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,422 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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Y279 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y279 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 Y279 NLR registered?

Y279 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y279 NLR safe to buy?

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