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Y761 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,884 mi
Last recorded14,884 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 14,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 13,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,868 miles

Battery flat.

Drive type tyre fitted to front

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Horn poor.

Rear tyre pressure low.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 12,868 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive type tyre fitted to front

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,542 miles

front pads are very hard to inspect

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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Y761 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y761 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 Y761 NLR registered?

Y761 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y761 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 NLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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