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LJ51 BMB

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,775 mi
Last recorded1,775 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BMB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 1,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 1,775 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 17 miles

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

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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LJ51 BMB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ51 BMB, 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 LJ51 BMB registered?

LJ51 BMB is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LJ51 BMB safe to buy?

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