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LF51 EPC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,267 mi
Last recorded22,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 EPC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,267 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,267 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,011 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,310 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,306 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 13,396 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 EPC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

LF51 EPC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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