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Y982 NLY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,728 mi
Last recorded19,728 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 NLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,424 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 16,424 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 16,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Tyre fouling another component Center stand (4.1.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 13,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,370 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 8,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 3,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 3,726 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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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Y982 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y982 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y982 NLY registered?

Y982 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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