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LK51 NLV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,761 mi
Last recorded24,761 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 NLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 24,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 24,755 miles

Riders seat slightly loose Front hinge excessive movement (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 24,750 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Fuel cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose Front hinge excessive movement (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 24,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 24,709 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front coil spring corroded.

front tyre pressure appears low.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,169 miles

BATTERY LOOSE IN BOX

Fail 1 Apr 2017 24,169 miles

BATTERY LOOSE IN BOX

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,527 miles

engine mountings slight movement

Fail 3 May 2014 22,510 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

engine mountings slight movement

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,700 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,700 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,975 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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LK51 NLV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLV, 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 LK51 NLV registered?

LK51 NLV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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