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LF51 YWL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

2,434 mi
Last recorded2,434 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 2,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Oil round base of engine and on mounting rubbers

Pass 22 May 2023 24,019 miles

Ignition switch intermittent/worn, advise attention.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 23,337 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

could not see condition of front brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,131 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,753 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,258 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,342 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 18,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,533 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,004 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 9,985 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 YWL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

LF51 YWL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LF51 YWL safe to buy?

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