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LF51 YXO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,100 mi
Last recorded18,100 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YXO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 18,100 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 18,100 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 14,966 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded underneath the framed is rosty and it has been repaired badly previously. (2.4.A.2d)

underneath the frame there is a serious corrossion and it has been repaired badly previously.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,702 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,562 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 5,567 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 YXO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 YXO registered?

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

Is LF51 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 YXO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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