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LJ51 ZYS

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,881 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,154 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,210 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,438 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,144 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 ZYS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

LJ51 ZYS is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 ZYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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