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Y686 NLD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,658 mi
Last recorded34,658 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 NLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 34,658 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 32,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 31,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 30,630 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 30,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2017 29,426 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 29,426 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,326 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 28,326 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,472 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,985 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,895 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 18,895 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 16,866 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 15,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 104,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,193 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y686 NLD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y686 NLD, 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 Y686 NLD registered?

Y686 NLD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y686 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 NLD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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