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LK51 YVJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,448 mi
Last recorded29,448 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 29,448 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 27,906 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 18,944 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,181 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 17,181 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,653 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))

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

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

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 YVJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

LK51 YVJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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