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LN51 EXP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,061 mi
Last recorded17,061 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 EXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 17,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 24,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,465 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 14,461 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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 EXP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LN51 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 EXP registered?

LN51 EXP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is LN51 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 EXP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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