Piaggio Vespa

Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 49 cc

Y279 NLRMOT history

Y279 NLR is an orange petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 34,088 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
34,088 km
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
302 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
49 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 NLR was last recorded at 34,088 km on 3 May 2025, 2,093 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,995 km · 16 Jun 2012
Between the last two tests
2,093 km
Average per year
302 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,088 km
  • 2012 – 31,995 km
  • 2011 – 31,894 km
  • 2009 – 30,932 km
  • 2008 – 28,975 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,088 km
  • AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rack loose

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,088 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    34,088 km
    Test number
    369112614553
    • AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rack loose

  2. Pass32,609 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    951229595782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    376775850192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    387420591799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    755974579682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,573 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    267722057277
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

  7. Pass32,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    479280709587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,573 miles (+91)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    984518325540
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  9. Pass32,482 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,482 miles
    Test number
    687795185107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    265957164108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,382 miles (+190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    765567464183
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  12. Pass32,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    119900583156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,995 km (+101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,995 km
    Test number
    168278162171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,894 km
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,894 km
    Test number
    159797721194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,894 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,894 km
    Test number
    275497121491
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass31,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    650198220177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,932 km (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,932 km
    Test number
    442233769033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,975 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,975 km
    Test number
    232376558441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,215 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,215 miles
    Test number
    610566957135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,422 miles
    Test number
    572777246133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 NLR

Does Y279 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 NLR expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 NLR?
The MOT on Y279 NLR expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 NLR done?
Y279 NLR was recorded at 34,088 km at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 302 km a year.
Has Y279 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 NLR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on Y279 NLR 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 Y279 NLR find?
Y279 NLR passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 2 advisories: riders seat slightly loose; rear rack loose.

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