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LJ51 ZYK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,722 mi
Last recorded21,722 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 21,722 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 17,513 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 17,513 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 17,496 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,850 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 14,790 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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 ZYK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

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

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