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LF51 HNP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

38,758 mi
Last recorded38,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HNP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,758 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 38,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 38,749 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 37,126 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,349 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 35,349 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,779 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,284 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,615 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 31,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 31,566 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 31,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 31,309 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2015 31,049 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 31,049 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 29,687 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 29,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,433 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,431 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 25,817 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,761 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 19,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,923 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 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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