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LJ51 XZK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,026 mi
Last recorded15,026 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 14,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,627 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 12,037 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,464 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 10,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 8,924 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,761 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 6,761 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,493 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 5,493 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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 XZK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 XZK registered?

LJ51 XZK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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