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LF51 OGV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,839 mi
Last recorded21,839 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,839 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,748 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 10,974 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 OGV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

LF51 OGV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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