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LK51 WCN

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 WCN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 83,921 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,211 miles

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,203 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,011 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,496 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,366 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,944 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 12,944 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

head bearings knocking slightly

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 WCN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

LK51 WCN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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