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LF51 NPA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,222 mi
Last recorded23,222 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 NPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,248 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 20,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,532 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 17,532 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 7,043 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 Feb 2007 7,043 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 NPA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 NPA, 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 24 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 NPA registered?

LF51 NPA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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