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LJ51 WCL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,811 mi
Last recorded28,811 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WCL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,811 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 20,653 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 18,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 18,077 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2012 18,077 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,239 miles

Front 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 WCL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

LJ51 WCL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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