MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front fender broken
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y477 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y477 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 Y477 NLY registered?
Y477 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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