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LK51 NMM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,039 mi
Last recorded12,039 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 NMM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 12,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 12,033 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working front o/s handbrake showing no stop light when being used (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 11,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 9,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 13,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 13,595 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,389 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 13,389 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 12,744 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,121 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 11,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 13,188 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 12,531 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,904 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 10,587 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 9,991 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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 NMM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

LK51 NMM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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