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LF51 WYA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,701 mi
Last recorded36,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,523 miles

The front brake pads appear to be close to the min thickness limit.

The front tyre tread is wearing unevenly.

The handlebars are not inline with the steering wheel direction.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 24,518 miles

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

The front brake pads appear to be close to the min thickness limit.

The front tyre tread is wearing unevenly.

The handlebars are not inline with the steering wheel direction.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,628 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 20,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,219 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 14,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 6,769 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 6,769 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 3,130 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 WYA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

LF51 WYA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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