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LF51 REU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,203 mi
Last recorded18,203 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 REU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,203 miles

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear suspension mounts and engine mounts (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central main stand nut missing

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake leaver (1.1.15 (b))

speedo cable broken

Rear tyre valve split

Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2016 18,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,203 miles

Front speedo not working

Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2014 18,203 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,203 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 18,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,106 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 16,106 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

rear tyre flat

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 8,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,997 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,357 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 1,745 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 REU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

LF51 REU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LF51 REU safe to buy?

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