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Y663 NLT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

16,709 mi
Last recorded16,709 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 NLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 16,709 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 16,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

lights when switched on interfere with n/s indicator tell tale.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 15,779 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 17,778 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 15,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 13,982 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 13,982 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 13,975 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 13,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 13,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 13,767 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 13,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,524 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 13,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 7,223 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 6 Jun 2006 5,683 miles

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

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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Y663 NLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y663 NLT, 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 Y663 NLT registered?

Y663 NLT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y663 NLT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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