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LG51 LAA

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,559 mi
Last recorded20,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LAA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,559 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 20,559 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))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,547 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 18,547 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,201 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 14,201 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,053 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 19,053 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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 LAA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LAA, 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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What year was LG51 LAA registered?

LG51 LAA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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