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LJ51 WLN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,907 mi
Last recorded33,907 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,907 miles

headrace bearing slightly pitted

indicator flash rate close to limit if motor revs are high

Fail 4 Sep 2012 33,907 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicator flash rate close to limit if motor revs are high

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,377 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 28,377 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,054 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 20,054 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2008 7,476 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 2,850 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 2,773 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 1,041 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 WLN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 50cc 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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

LJ51 WLN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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