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LF51 WXR

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,800 mi
Last recorded20,800 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WXR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 19,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 19,631 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 17,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,733 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,146 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 13,142 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,550 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 976 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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 WXR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 WXR registered?

LF51 WXR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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