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LF51 LSJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,285 mi
Last recorded21,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 21,285 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,285 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 17,699 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 14,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 13,825 miles

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,266 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 11,266 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 8,946 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 8,946 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 6,892 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 5,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 5,194 miles

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 LSJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LSJ, 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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LF51 LSJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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