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LF51 RBX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,379 mi
Last recorded19,379 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 RBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 19,379 miles

Font tyre feathered on edges

Front tyre underinflated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 19,378 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both levers (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre underinflated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 17,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 16,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,515 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,862 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,339 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,479 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 25,479 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 3,949 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 3,905 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 RBX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

LF51 RBX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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