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LJ51 ZRV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,868 mi
Last recorded10,868 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 10,868 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 10,854 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 7,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 5,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 5,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 5,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 5,756 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 5,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,545 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,004 miles

no sidelight

Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,984 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 2,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 1,295 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 ZRV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

LJ51 ZRV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LJ51 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 ZRV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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