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LF51 OFK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,634 mi
Last recorded35,634 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,634 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,633 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,505 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,460 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 14,460 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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 OFK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

LF51 OFK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LF51 OFK safe to buy?

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