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Y939 NLD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,638 mi
Last recorded20,638 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 NLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 20,638 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,638 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,097 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 15,216 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 15,216 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,216 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,216 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 May 2007 11,579 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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Y939 NLD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y939 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 Y939 NLD registered?

Y939 NLD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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