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LJ51 NLM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,406 mi
Last recorded12,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,406 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 12,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015
Fail 20 Jun 2015 9,727 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,576 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 6,576 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 3,338 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 3,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 3,310 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 NLM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

LJ51 NLM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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