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LJ51 PZW

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,639 mi
Last recorded16,639 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,598 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,618 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 9,618 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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 PZW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

LJ51 PZW is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is LJ51 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 PZW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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