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Y748 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,664 mi
Last recorded13,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 13,251 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 13,251 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 13,208 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,412 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 23,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2014 23,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,839 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 May 2007 9,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,535 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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Y748 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y748 NLR, 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 Y748 NLR registered?

Y748 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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