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LF51 UBC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,016 mi
Last recorded50,016 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,016 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 50,016 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,881 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 20,733 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,362 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 UBC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

LF51 UBC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is LF51 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 UBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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