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LJ51 ZXX

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,978 mi
Last recorded30,978 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 30,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 29,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 18,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,015 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 15,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,740 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 13,740 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,878 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 14,086 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 ZXX 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 89.5%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

LJ51 ZXX is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is LJ51 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 ZXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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