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LJ51 JHN

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,915 mi
Last recorded15,915 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 15,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 15,716 miles

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 15,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 15,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 14,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 8,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 8,665 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing replaced (7.2.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 7,356 miles

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

Front tyre has cracks

Pass 29 Dec 2015 7,353 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 JHN is a 2002 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 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 JHN, 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 JHN registered?

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

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