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LF51 EPD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,376 mi
Last recorded8,376 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 EPD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 8,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 8,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 8,139 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 8,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,501 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 7,501 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

low air presure in front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 7,138 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,785 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 EPD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EPD, 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 EPD registered?

LF51 EPD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LF51 EPD safe to buy?

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