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LF51 LVD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,883 mi
Last recorded21,883 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,889 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 15,889 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 5,382 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 LVD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

LF51 LVD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 LVD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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