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LJ51 WAE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,874 mi
Last recorded21,874 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WAE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,874 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 21,874 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,865 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear number plate bulb not working

Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,017 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,871 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 WAE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc 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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

LJ51 WAE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LJ51 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 WAE 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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