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LJ51 ZTF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,950 mi
Last recorded27,950 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZTF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,950 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 27,950 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,036 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 18,142 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,954 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 12,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,456 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,412 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 ZTF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

LJ51 ZTF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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