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LK51 ZLZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 ZLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 19,826 miles

Nearside Front n/s brake lever and mirror mounting loose

Pass 6 Nov 2015
Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,744 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

number plate light not working

rear brake lever mount slightly loose

Fail 21 Oct 2014 19,744 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

number plate light not working

rear brake lever mount slightly loose.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,732 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT MISSING.

REAR MUDGUARD INSECURE AND FOULING REAR TYRE.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,575 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,147 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 16,147 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,504 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 12,494 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 5,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 5,936 miles

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

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 ZLZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

LK51 ZLZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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