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LA51 WJE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,700 mi
Last recorded14,700 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 WJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,104 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 6,658 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 6,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 5,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 5,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 14,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 5,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 14,454 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 14,454 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LA51 WJE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

LA51 WJE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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