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LF51 HPE

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,428 mi
Last recorded21,428 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 21,428 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 19,007 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,458 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,380 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 13,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 10,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 10,541 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 10,541 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LF51 HPE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 11,696 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF51 HPE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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