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LF51 HRN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,417 mi
Last recorded14,417 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HRN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 14,417 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,747 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,747 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,874 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,143 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,143 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

low air presure in rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2006 14,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 HRN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

LF51 HRN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2001.

Is LF51 HRN safe to buy?

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