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Y481 NLA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,375 mi
Last recorded13,375 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 NLA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 13,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 13,375 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 13,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 10,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 8,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 7,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 7,965 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 7,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 7,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,301 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 7,301 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 7,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 7,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,489 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 6,489 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 6,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,540 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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Y481 NLA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y481 NLA, 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 Y481 NLA registered?

Y481 NLA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y481 NLA safe to buy?

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