MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear brake lever has little reserve travel.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear brake lever has little reserve travel.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y989 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y989 NLR, 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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Y989 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y989 NLR safe to buy?
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