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LN51 PDU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,150 mi
Last recorded24,150 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 PDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 24,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,146 miles

floor fibreglass skinned but is solid and appears to be metal underneath.

main and dip beam wired wrong way around

Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,853 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 22,852 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,633 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 21,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,939 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,956 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 16,333 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,907 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 12,907 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 9,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 9,798 miles

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

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

top box lid insecure

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 PDU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 PDU, 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 24 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 PDU registered?

LN51 PDU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is LN51 PDU safe to buy?

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