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Y472 NLM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,712 mi
Last recorded14,712 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 NLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,712 miles

seat hinge corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,461 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 14,245 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,146 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 8,146 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 7,168 miles

Rear 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.

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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Y472 NLM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y472 NLM, 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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How do I check the history of Y472 NLM?

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What year was Y472 NLM registered?

Y472 NLM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y472 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 NLM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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