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LF51 CPV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,579 mi
Last recorded18,579 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 CPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 18,579 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded very corroded and may affect structure's strength (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play has very slight play in front hub bearings (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,291 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 17,626 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 16,521 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 15,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 15,547 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 May 2011 13,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 12,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,047 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 11,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,136 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 May 2006 9,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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LF51 CPV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF51 CPV, 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 LF51 CPV registered?

LF51 CPV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is LF51 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 CPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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