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LJ51 ZTY

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,266 mi
Last recorded8,266 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 8,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 7,802 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 7,802 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2023 7,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 7,121 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 6,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,675 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 6,675 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,275 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 6,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 5,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 5,004 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 ZTY is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

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

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