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LJ51 VJK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,702 mi
Last recorded26,702 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VJK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 26,702 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,256 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 23,256 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 22,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,697 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,679 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2011 19,577 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 19,577 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 16,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,448 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,448 miles

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.

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 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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