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LF51 LPA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,617 mi
Last recorded15,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,504 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 8,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 7,363 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 7,363 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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 LPA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF51 LPA?

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What year was LF51 LPA registered?

LF51 LPA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LF51 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 LPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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