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LJ51 WDL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,476 mi
Last recorded18,476 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,216 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 17,216 miles

Centre Front Indicator switch defective insecure switch for indicators. (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust excessively deteriorated Down pipe is rusted thru. (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 14,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 14,793 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 14,754 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 14,754 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,566 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,502 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 8,492 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,350 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 WDL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

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

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