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LJ51 KGU

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,696 mi
Last recorded26,696 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 KGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 26,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 26,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,375 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 26,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 26,257 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/ swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,680 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,680 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,019 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,706 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 KGU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

LJ51 KGU is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 KGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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