MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamp stays on with ignition off
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
headlamp stays on with ignition off
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
number plate light not working
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
number plate light not working
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y285 NLN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 Y285 NLN, 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 Y285 NLN registered?
Y285 NLN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2001.
Is Y285 NLN safe to buy?
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