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Y998 NLR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,058 mi
Last recorded25,058 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 25,058 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,325 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 12,228 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 4,977 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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Y998 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y998 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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What year was Y998 NLR registered?

Y998 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y998 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 NLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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