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LF51 UBM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,044 mi
Last recorded30,044 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UBM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,044 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,015 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,034 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 14,808 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2009 13,801 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,644 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 11,644 miles

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

Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,364 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,273 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 UBM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

LF51 UBM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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