MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
battery connection dangerous
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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 VJK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?
LJ51 VJK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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