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LF51 EOT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,843 mi
Last recorded23,843 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 EOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 23,843 miles

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

Central Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Central Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicator not working all 4 indicators & dash repeater not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on does not work when main light switch put in hi/lo position (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure taped shut, locking mechanism missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 23,676 miles

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

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

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

battery will not hold charge

centre stand overides due to wear

control switches stiff poss due to lack of use, keep an eye on them

seat lock broken, seat secured by tape

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,676 miles

battery will not hold charge

centre stand overides due to wear

control switches stiff poss due to lack of use, keep an eye on them

seat lock broken, seat secured by tape

Pass 28 May 2012 22,965 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 22,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,926 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 16,904 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 16,904 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,636 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,636 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,625 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 14,573 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,429 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 13,429 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,886 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 EOT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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