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LN51 EWP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,773 mi
Last recorded21,773 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 EWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 20,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,243 miles

front tyre low on tread

wet test

Fail 7 Oct 2011 16,290 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,502 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 14,502 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,382 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 9,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,996 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 7,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 EWP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

LN51 EWP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is LN51 EWP safe to buy?

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