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FL51 LCZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,450 mi
Last recorded16,450 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 LCZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 16,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 15,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,579 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 15,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 13,976 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 9,560 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 8,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,697 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 7,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 5,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 4,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 1,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 568 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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FL51 LCZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 LCZ registered?

FL51 LCZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is FL51 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 LCZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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