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Y981 NPU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,582 mi
Last recorded9,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 NPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 9,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 9,575 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment headraces notching (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit but passes on 75% rule, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 8,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,620 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,120 miles

front tubless valve perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,686 miles

rear brake low on reserve travel

tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,930 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged FRONT & REAR (4.1.2c)

rear tyre "on" legal limit, replace A.S.A.P.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,447 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,771 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

battery cover missing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 5,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 3,882 miles

front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 7 Jun 2010 3,882 miles

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

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,846 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,889 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

TYRE PRESSURE FRONT/REAR LOW

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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Y981 NPU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y981 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.

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What year was Y981 NPU registered?

Y981 NPU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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