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Y492 NLU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,300 mi
Last recorded13,300 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 NLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 13,300 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 12,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,543 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,283 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 9,244 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 8,345 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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Y492 NLU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y492 NLU, 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 Y492 NLU registered?

Y492 NLU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2001.

Is Y492 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 NLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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