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LG51 EPV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,158 mi
Last recorded6,158 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 EPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 6,158 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,385 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 2,384 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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.

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 EPV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LG51 EPV, 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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What year was LG51 EPV registered?

LG51 EPV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is LG51 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 EPV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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