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LN51 LXZ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,453 mi
Last recorded32,453 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 LXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,053 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,711 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

headlight adjustment at max

Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,711 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

headlight adjustment at max

Pass 6 May 2009 23,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,054 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 6,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,564 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 LXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

LN51 LXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LN51 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 LXZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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