MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap ineffective incorrect cap not securely fixed in place and sealing rubber missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))
oil filler cap insecure
Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake does not work and front tyre will not stay in a straight line. (1.2.1 (g))
Front Tyre is unsuitable FRONT TYRE IS OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front LENS MISSING
has a serious oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit one side lower than other (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF51 HNP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 HNP, 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 HNP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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