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LK51 PXN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,186 mi
Last recorded24,186 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 PXN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 24,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,071 miles

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

both nearside indicators have the lens missing.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,052 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 21,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,133 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 19,133 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 16,343 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 16,343 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 14,743 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,689 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,677 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

no mirrors at time of mot

Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 8,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,920 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 8,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,920 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 PXN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN registered?

LK51 PXN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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