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Y978 NPU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,196 mi
Last recorded15,196 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 NPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,184 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 15,184 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,877 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,043 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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Y978 NPU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y978 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y978 NPU registered?

Y978 NPU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y978 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 NPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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