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Y991 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,412 mi
Last recorded9,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 9,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,082 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,061 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 22,648 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 22,647 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 19,927 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

number plate light not working

Pass 31 May 2012 17,349 miles

no plate light not working

rear brake adjustment on max

Fail 31 May 2012 17,348 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

no plate light not working

rear brake adjustment on max

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,567 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 29,567 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,527 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y991 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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Y991 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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