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LF51 EYY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,046 mi
Last recorded5,046 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 EYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 5,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 4,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 4,921 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 4,824 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,810 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 4,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 4,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 4,704 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 4,189 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 4,189 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 EYY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

LF51 EYY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is LF51 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 EYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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