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LG51 CDE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,363 mi
Last recorded18,363 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 CDE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 18,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre Flat at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,773 miles

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

Oil Leak

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 16,733 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty No Tell Tail on Main Beam (1.2.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Oil Leak

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,266 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 12,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 10,325 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 10,301 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 8,307 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 8,262 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 8,254 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 5,602 miles

Battery flat at time of test

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

N/S Mirror has cracked lens

Fail 23 Dec 2010 5,602 miles

Battery flat at time of test

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

N/S Mirror has cracked lens

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 4,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 3,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 3,034 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 3,034 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,034 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 3,034 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

clutch can not be released smoothly

Pass 17 Oct 2005 3,034 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 CDE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG51 CDE, 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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LG51 CDE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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