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FL51 LBO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,104 mi
Last recorded10,104 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 LBO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 10,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,372 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

indicators not quite as yellow as they could be

no plate cracked but readable and secure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 7,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 7,146 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,591 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 5,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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FL51 LBO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL51 LBO, 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 FL51 LBO registered?

FL51 LBO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FL51 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 LBO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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