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LF51 OLG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,200 mi
Last recorded19,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OLG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,675 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,675 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 17,032 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,552 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 OLG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

LF51 OLG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LF51 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 OLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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