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LK51 VFF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

13,450 mi
Last recorded13,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 VFF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 13,450 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 13,444 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan seriously corroded and braking up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 12,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 12,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 11,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 11,886 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 11,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2016 11,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,008 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bike seat loose but still secure

Fail 12 Sep 2013 10,008 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bike seat loose but still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 19,567 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,427 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 18,417 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,465 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 15,563 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,177 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,177 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,859 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 11,859 miles

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

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

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 VFF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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