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LJ51 ZVV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,846 mi
Last recorded25,846 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZVV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,257 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,248 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,106 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 21,106 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 13,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,186 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 ZVV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

LJ51 ZVV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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