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Y476 NLO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,721 mi
Last recorded25,721 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 NLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 25,721 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 22,707 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 22,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 15,087 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 21 May 2005 10,780 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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Y476 NLO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y476 NLO, 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 Y476 NLO registered?

Y476 NLO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y476 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 NLO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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