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LHJ 97W

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 97W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2006 34,721 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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LHJ 97W is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHJ 97W, 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 LHJ 97W registered?

LHJ 97W is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is LHJ 97W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHJ 97W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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