MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rack Broken
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rack Broken
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
one of two exhaust bolts is missing
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ51 XZS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?
LJ51 XZS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2001.
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