MOT Status
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1,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front tyre starting to crack
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)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LJ51 MFO registered?
LJ51 MFO is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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