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Y923 NLY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,964 mi
Last recorded8,964 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 NLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 8,964 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 8,964 miles

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil leaking onto nearside of rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,413 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,387 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,195 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 7,195 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,050 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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Y923 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y923 NLY, 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 Y923 NLY registered?

Y923 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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