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LF51 HOH

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,194 mi
Last recorded17,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HOH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,194 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,194 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 17,194 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,194 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,194 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,079 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,874 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 10,874 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,047 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 9,047 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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 HOH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

LF51 HOH is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is LF51 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 HOH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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