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Y443 NLY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,853 mi
Last recorded7,853 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 NLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,811 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 7,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre cracking on centre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 7,479 miles

front tyre cracking on centre

Pass 14 Nov 2009 6,955 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,282 miles

advise front tyre pressure low.

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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Y443 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y443 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 Y443 NLY registered?

Y443 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y443 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 NLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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