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LF51 DPY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,647 mi
Last recorded8,647 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 8,647 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 8,647 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 8,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 7,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,861 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,477 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 6,749 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 5,085 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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LF51 DPY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPY, 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 25 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 DPY registered?

LF51 DPY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LF51 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 DPY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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