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Y436 NLY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,149 mi
Last recorded14,149 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 NLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 14,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,147 miles

Front mudguard slightly loose on mounting bolts.

Rear brake lever slightly slow returning back.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 14,141 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front mudguard slightly loose on mounting bolts.

Rear brake slightly slow returning back.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,913 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,536 miles

mudgaurd missing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 11,513 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

mudgaurd missing

Fail 13 Aug 2010 7,453 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,213 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 7,213 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,033 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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Y436 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y436 NLY, 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 Y436 NLY registered?

Y436 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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