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LK51 YMM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,400 mi
Last recorded37,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YMM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,400 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 37,400 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 37,193 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,985 miles

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 29,952 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 29,952 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 29,020 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 29,020 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)

Pass 8 May 2014 27,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 27,777 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 26,754 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 26,754 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 May 2012 25,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,629 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 13,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,895 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YMM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

LK51 YMM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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