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LJ51 WHX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,776 mi
Last recorded27,776 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WHX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 27,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 27,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,289 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 26,936 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 26,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,160 miles

Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 24,160 miles

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

Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,310 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 13,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 17,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 14,223 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 WHX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHX, 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 WHX registered?

LJ51 WHX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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