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AE51 LMK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,141 mi
Last recorded13,141 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LMK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 12,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,945 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 11,945 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,141 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 10,140 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 9,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 9,880 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 9,880 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,416 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,367 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 16,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 7,883 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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AE51 LMK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE51 LMK, 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 AE51 LMK registered?

AE51 LMK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AE51 LMK safe to buy?

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