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LJ51 MDX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,877 mi
Last recorded10,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 10,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 10,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 10,582 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 10,582 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,664 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 MDX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

LJ51 MDX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is LJ51 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 MDX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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