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LK51 NBM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,956 mi
Last recorded13,956 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 NBM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 13,956 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,940 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,472 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 12,472 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

possible partial separation front pads unable to tell

Pass 15 Feb 2010 11,629 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,481 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 8,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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LK51 NBM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 LK51 NBM, 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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LK51 NBM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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