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LJ51 MFO

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

1,054 mi
Last recorded1,054 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 1,054 miles

Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit one side (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,774 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit one side (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,717 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,542 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,542 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,576 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,558 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,145 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,145 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,076 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,076 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,793 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,477 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,630 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,630 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,969 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 23,969 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,254 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 MFO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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