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LN51 DPK

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,354 mi
Last recorded14,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 DPK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 14,348 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 13,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 12,000 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 12,000 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2009 9,584 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 7,466 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 7,466 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 5,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 2,806 miles

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 DPK is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN51 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

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

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