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LF51 EYC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,725 mi
Last recorded8,725 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 EYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 8,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 8,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 4,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 4,602 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 9,381 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,624 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,624 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,551 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 5,588 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,588 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 4,023 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

horn control switch sticky

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 EYC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

LF51 EYC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 December 2001.

Is LF51 EYC safe to buy?

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