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LK51 RKF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,125 mi
Last recorded30,125 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RKF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,125 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 30,125 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 Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,109 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 30,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 30,089 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,709 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 23,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,684 miles

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,681 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 18,681 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,389 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 15,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,977 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 RKF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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