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LF51 YWN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,567 mi
Last recorded44,567 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 44,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,712 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 27,964 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

seat has sharp edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 18,560 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 18,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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 YWN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver 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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

LF51 YWN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is LF51 YWN safe to buy?

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