CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y617 NHK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,999 mi
Last recorded4,999 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 NHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 4,999 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 4,955 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 4,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 4,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 4,692 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Front mounting nut missing (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 May 2015 4,535 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2014 4,244 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 4,160 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 4,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 3,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 3,381 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2011 3,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 2,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 2,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y617 NHK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y617 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y617 NHK?

You can check the full history of Y617 NHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y617 NHK registered?

Y617 NHK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y617 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 NHK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y617 NHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y617 NHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.