MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp incorrectly wired
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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))
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
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
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
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))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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