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LF51 LHZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,617 mi
Last recorded15,617 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 15,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 14,864 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Nov 2015 14,864 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2014 13,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 11,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,472 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 9,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 9,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,838 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 6,460 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,460 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 5,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 4,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 2,716 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 2,705 miles

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

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

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 LHZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

LF51 LHZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LF51 LHZ safe to buy?

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