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LA51 WHM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,703 mi
Last recorded17,703 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 WHM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 17,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 17,679 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside faring sharp edges

stand shortened

Pass 4 Mar 2020 17,438 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,036 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 12,030 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,974 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,018 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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LA51 WHM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA51 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

LA51 WHM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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