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LA51 VBM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,385 mi
Last recorded17,385 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VBM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 17,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 17,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible broken and cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened contaminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 13,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 11,908 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps presenter advised different wire loom fitted. lights still activate. (4.1.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,233 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 9,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,075 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 17,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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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LA51 VBM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LA51 VBM, 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 LA51 VBM registered?

LA51 VBM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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