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LG51 GBF

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,425 mi
Last recorded17,425 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 GBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 17,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,179 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 11,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 6,298 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 6,293 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 5,356 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Oct 2010 5,356 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2009 5,252 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 5,227 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,729 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 11,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,509 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 GBF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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