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BP51 LNK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,969 mi
Last recorded25,969 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 LNK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,590 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,212 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,960 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,964 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,665 miles

front crashbars loose.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 18,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 15,865 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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BP51 LNK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 BP51 LNK, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP51 LNK registered?

BP51 LNK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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