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LF51 YVC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,822 mi
Last recorded23,822 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 27,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens cover missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 21,764 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens cover missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,830 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 9,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 9,169 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,300 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 7,300 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,024 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 6,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 4,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 4,169 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 YVC 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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

LF51 YVC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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