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LN51 DPF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,059 mi
Last recorded27,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 DPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 27,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,771 miles

high beam warning not working.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 26,770 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

high beam warning not working.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 26,104 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,398 miles

rear brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,210 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 23,194 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))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,932 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,380 miles

Rear Tyre has cut in but no cord is exposed

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,700 miles

slightly low rear brake efficiency

Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 19,708 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 7,285 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 7,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,155 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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LN51 DPF 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 78.3%.

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 LN51 DPF, 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 LN51 DPF registered?

LN51 DPF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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