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LF51 DSO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,524 mi
Last recorded37,524 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DSO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 37,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 36,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,800 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,449 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,339 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 29,339 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,050 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 29,050 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,203 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 28,203 miles

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,688 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,834 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 20,834 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,305 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 10,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 10,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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LF51 DSO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DSO, 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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LF51 DSO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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