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LA51 WJF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,070 mi
Last recorded8,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 WJF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 8,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 6,701 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 6,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 4,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 2,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 2,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,575 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 1,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 1,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 4 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 4,156 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 4,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 3,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 3,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 3,125 miles

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

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

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 WJF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

LA51 WJF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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