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LG51 BXS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,970 mi
Last recorded30,970 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 BXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,970 miles

Front Headlamp incorrectly wired

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 30,970 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Headlamp incorrectly wired

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,033 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 23,033 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Main beam light on with dip beam

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,632 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

cut in resr tyre but not exposing ply or cord

Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,500 miles

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

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,077 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 69,039 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear carrier/top box are insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,968 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 61,968 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2011 50,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,033 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,311 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 43,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 37,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,219 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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LG51 BXS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LG51 BXS, 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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LG51 BXS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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