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Y991 NHJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,133 mi
Last recorded6,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 NHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 6,133 miles

cut in side wall of front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 3,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 3,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 1,863 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,311 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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Y991 NHJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y991 NHJ, 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 Y991 NHJ registered?

Y991 NHJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y991 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 NHJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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