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LF51 RFX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,196 mi
Last recorded11,196 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 RFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,196 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 8,934 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front tyre has uneven wear

Rear brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2015 5,639 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 5,621 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear brake lever slightly bent

Pass 25 Oct 2014 708 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 505 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 489 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 476 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 452 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 RFX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

LF51 RFX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LF51 RFX safe to buy?

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