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Y983 NLH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,359 mi
Last recorded14,359 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 NLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,359 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,327 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 14,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,466 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 12,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,393 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 8,480 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 8,480 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2007 7,452 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 7,452 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 6,056 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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Y983 NLH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 Y983 NLH, 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 Y983 NLH registered?

Y983 NLH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y983 NLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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