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LJ51 OEY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,143 mi
Last recorded20,143 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OEY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 20,143 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,559 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 16,353 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

damage to fairings o/s of bike

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,735 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 13,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,264 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 1,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,180 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 OEY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

LJ51 OEY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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