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LF51 YTW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,606 mi
Last recorded2,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YTW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 2,606 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central plug panel insecure

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,925 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 21,855 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 21,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From head to exhaust area (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle remaining open after released on steering lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey from manifold joint (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 21,696 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released brake lever (front brake) (1.3.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey from manifold joint (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,021 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,013 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,131 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,010 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 18,992 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 May 2012 18,992 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 18,992 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre out of shape wich might cause steering control dificult

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 17,510 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,397 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 11,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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 YTW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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