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LJ51 JBK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,973 mi
Last recorded23,973 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JBK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 23,973 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 23,973 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 23,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 22,197 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 22,197 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 19,549 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 17,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,173 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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LJ51 JBK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ51 JBK, 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 LJ51 JBK registered?

LJ51 JBK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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