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LF51 YWU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,796 mi
Last recorded6,796 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 6,796 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

indicator lense

Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 6,710 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 5,705 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 5,705 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 4,379 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 4,373 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 3,038 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 3,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 2,027 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 YWU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

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

Is LF51 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 YWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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