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LF51 BMU

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

1,542 mi
Last recorded1,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 BMU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 1,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 384 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 384 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,345 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,382 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 19,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,555 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 10,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 10,239 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,239 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 10,239 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,927 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 4,927 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,927 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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LF51 BMU is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,721 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 BMU registered?

LF51 BMU is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 29 September 2001.

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