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LJ51 XZB

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,900 mi
Last recorded23,900 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 23,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate damaged

Fail 19 May 2023 23,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2022 20,321 miles

Offside Rear indicater lense damaged

front tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,293 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,180 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,661 miles

rear shock absorber movement slightly stiff

Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,707 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 XZB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

LJ51 XZB is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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