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LF51 ZBT

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,829 mi
Last recorded16,829 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZBT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 16,327 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 15,597 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 15,597 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 12,143 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,409 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Fail 29 Nov 2008 10,409 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,686 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 6,686 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 5,100 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 5,100 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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 ZBT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 ZBT, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF51 ZBT is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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