Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2001 · 49 cc

Y243 LMOMOT history

Y243 LMO is a multi-colour petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 7 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 9,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
9,764 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 LMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
49 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 LMO was last recorded at 9,764 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,747 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,764 miles
  • 2023 – 9,747 miles
  • 2022 – 9,148 miles
  • 2021 – 8,473 miles
  • 2016 – 8,455 miles
  • 2015 – 8,448 miles
  • 2014 – 8,444 miles
  • 2013 – 8,293 miles
  • 2012 – 7,731 miles
  • 2011 – 7,186 miles
  • 2010 – 6,899 miles
  • 2007 – 6,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,764 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,764 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    9,764 miles
    Test number
    823495372333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass9,747 miles (+599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    9,747 miles
    Test number
    439592097927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass9,148 miles (+675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    9,148 miles
    Test number
    558817103875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  4. Pass8,473 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    8,473 miles
    Test number
    668198242798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass8,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    8,455 miles
    Test number
    761905414542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  6. Fail8,455 miles (+7)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,455 miles
    Test number
    208709287384
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  7. Pass8,448 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    8,448 miles
    Test number
    886186365175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    8,444 miles
    Test number
    946294744234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail8,444 miles (+151)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,444 miles
    Test number
    696604644287
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

  10. Pass8,293 miles (+562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,293 miles
    Test number
    948675513248
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  11. Pass7,731 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    7,731 miles
    Test number
    485162642204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Pass7,186 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    7,186 miles
    Test number
    228959631243
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  13. Pass6,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,899 miles
    Test number
    141455380427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail6,899 miles (+29)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,899 miles
    Test number
    802305980098
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

  15. Pass6,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,870 miles
    Test number
    820022887007
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  16. Fail6,870 miles1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,870 miles
    Test number
    840746077074
    • DangerousThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Questions about Y243 LMO

Does Y243 LMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 LMO expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 LMO?
The MOT on Y243 LMO expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 LMO done?
Y243 LMO was recorded at 9,764 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 166 miles a year.
Has Y243 LMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 LMO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on Y243 LMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y243 LMO find?
Y243 LMO passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake; front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; front tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking, and 4 more.

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