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FL51 LCG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,525 mi
Last recorded11,525 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 LCG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 11,525 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 11,525 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 11,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 11,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 10,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 10,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 10,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 10,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 10,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2012 9,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 7,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 5,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,514 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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 LCG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

FL51 LCG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FL51 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 LCG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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