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LF51 LSZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,868 mi
Last recorded24,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LSZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 24,815 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 24,815 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 24,813 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded chassis rusted (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,857 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,826 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,211 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 LSZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

LF51 LSZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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